Director of Partner Relations

 DNA ALIGNMENT 

ATC is a Christ-centered, non-profit ministry focused on substance abuse treatment and recovery. Our vision is freeing all people from life-controlling issues through the power of Jesus Christ. This position requires someone who is a born-again, Spirit-led believer and agrees to the Christian doctrines found on the ATC website. This role also requires the individual to live and work in and through these core values: 

Energetic, positive thinker who is humble, hungry, and smart. Humility in always serving others and making the engagement experience powerful, whether it’s a customer, a donor or fellow team member. Hungry to perform with excellence while striving for continuous learning. The ability to be socially and relationally smart in interacting and engaging others on behalf of the ministry, understanding every team member represents ATC. 

The Director of Partner Relations assures the development of relationships and resources that fund the mission of Adult & Teen Challenge USA. The role carries a personal portfolio of major donors and is responsible for opening new funding channels in the marketplace, among corporations and their foundations, and across churches nationally. This is a relationship-driven, travel-heavy role for someone who is energized by asking people to invest in changed lives. 

Church partnerships. Deepen relationships with existing church partners and cultivate new ones nationally, across denominations and non-denominational congregations, without limitation to a defined territory. 

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Must be a person of spiritual maturity, in full agreement and alignment with ATCUSA mission, vision, and values 

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred 

Five years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization with demonstrated success in a development function, managing and forging relationships across multiple funding sources 

Proven track record managing a major donor portfolio and personally soliciting and closing significant gifts 

Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, locally and nationally 

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Experience building corporate, marketplace, or foundation funding relationships, including sponsorships, grants, and partnership agreements 

Tangible experience expanding and cultivating existing partner relationships over time 

Confident and compelling public speaker, equally at home in a congregation, a boardroom, and on a conference platform 

Ability to construct, articulate, and implement an annual strategic development plan 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of partners and build long-term relationships 

Working proficiency with donor CRM systems, moves management, and pipeline reporting 

Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail 

Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives 

A professional and resourceful style; able to work independently without close oversight while productively engaging others at varying levels of seniority within and outside ATCUSA 

Benefits

• Dental Insurance (Delta Dental): The employer covers 80% of the employee’s premium, including family coverage. Coverage begins on the 60th day of employment.
  
•  Vision Insurance (Delta Vision): The employer covers 80% of the employee’s premium, including family coverage. Coverage begins on the 60th day of employment.
  
•  Aflac Supplemental Insurance: Optional supplemental coverage is available and is fully employee-paid.
  
• 40​3(b) Retirement Plan: Participation is subject to plan terms. A 3% employer match is available after successful completion of a 90-day evaluation period.