The team at the National Association of Evangelicals is highly collaborative, committed and engaged in our vision to see a thriving evangelical community in the United States that navigates complexity with biblical clarity. This is a big task, and we need the most talented, ambitious and thoughtful individuals with us.

If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review the NAE’s Mission and Vision, Statement of Faith, and “For the Health of the Nation” to ensure that your personal values and beliefs are in alignment with those of the organization.

Job Description

The NAE Director of Development & Membership is a full-time exempt professional position. The Director of Development & Membership works collaboratively with all NAE staff to fulfill our mission to honor God by connecting and representing evangelical Christians.

The Director of Development & Membership oversees the donor and member development efforts of the National Association of Evangelicals, engaging directly with donors and members and working to deepen a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Qualifications and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Qualifications
  • Personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
  • Agreement to and affirmation of the NAE Statement of Faith and the NAE’s public policy document, “For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility
  • Member of the National Association of Evangelicals
  • Regular attendance at an evangelical church and familiarity with the evangelical community
  • Minimum of three years of professional development experience
  • Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to work as part of a team and flexibility to adjust to needs of a small office
  • Available to travel periodically
  • Capability and experience to fulfill responsibilities listed below

Responsibilities

Strategy

  • Coordinate with NAE President and VP & COO on development and membership strategies, major gifts work, development events and grant opportunities
  • Facilitate meetings of development team of the board that advises development staff and engages board members in the development program

Annual Fundraising

  • Create and implement annual fundraising strategies to solicit and upgrade donors, including direct mail and email campaigns
  • Oversee stewardship activities that increase donor retention, including gift acknowledgements, new donor welcome strategies, impact reports, and thank you notes/calls
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors who give $1,000+ annually (NAE Ambassadors Program)

Major Gifts & Grants

  • Develop strategies to secure major gifts from individuals, families, churches, and organizations
  • Lead efforts to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors ($5,000 and above)
  • Manage and grow portfolio of major donors using best practices in moves management and relationally-centered fundraising
  • Research, write and edit grant proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff and leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities

Membership

  • Serve as the primary contact for current and prospective members
  • Oversee efforts to acquire and retain members, including the development of promotional materials and ongoing outreach to current and lapsed members
  • Facilitate regular strategy meetings with senior leaders to identify and cultivate member prospects

Events

  • Plan and execute cultivation events for major donor prospects
  • Plan and execute annual (virtual) Ambassadors Roundtable and Ambassadors reception
  • Plan and execute NAE Giving Day, including online prayer gathering
  • Plan and execute virtual open house for new members every 12-18 months

Reporting, Data & Software

  • Produce monthly giving report of charitable giving and membership dues
  • Maintain archive of data, stories, and testimonials to demonstrate impact
  • Maintain updated records in CRM database for managing donor and member relationships
  • Utilize ThankView software to engage donors and members
  • Utilize email marketing platform to create email campaigns

Relationships
  • The Director of Development & Membership reports to the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
  • The Director of Development & Membership works with the Ambassador to Denominations to coordinate efforts related to denominational/network members
  • The Director of Development & Membership works closely with the NAE communications team to prepare development and membership-related communications
  • The Director of Development & Membership coordinates with other NAE staff as needed

The NAE is based in Washington, D.C., but remote work opportunities will be considered. Periodic travel will be required. Applicants for this position should submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample at the link below.

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