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Who is Water Mission?
Water Mission is a nonprofit Christian engineering organization that designs, builds, and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas. Guided by love, excellence, and integrity, we are driven to share clean, safe water and God’s love with all. To date, we have served more than 7 million people in 57 countries. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Christian Mission.
What is the opportunity?
The Partnerships Director represents the ministry of Water Mission in building long-term partnerships with current and prospective major investors in the region. Its focus is on sharing what God is doing through the ministry and intentionally developing relationships that invite people into deep and meaningful partnerships to facilitate the ongoing funding of Water Mission programs. This position is based in the Northeast, Southeast, or Midwest U.S. and is part of the larger development team based out of Water Mission’s headquarters in Charleston, SC. It reports to the Senior Director of Investor Partnerships. Travel is expected 50-80 nights annually, including domestically and internationally as necessary. A successful Partnerships Director will:
Intentionally Create and Build Relationships
Present Opportunities for Partnership
Serve and Care for Partners
Personally Represent Water Mission at events as needed
Grow the partner portfolio by discovering and developing new giving partnerships through intentional networking and research
Remain updated on global events and all aspects of ministry programs through personal study of the Water Mission website, department wiki, public communications, and news outlets
Accurately document all constituent contact information using Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
Report investor/prospect engagement activity and outcomes monthly to the VP
Work remotely while participating in weekly video conferencing with VP and development team, and other meetings as deemed necessary
What is required?
Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity
Consistently present a professional image and effectively communicate the mission and purpose of Water Mission
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s degree and CFRE, preferred
3+ years of experience in successfully developing relationships with high capacity individuals
Experience in raising $1,000,000+ annually through major gifts
Excellent development and communications skills
Availability to travel 50-80 nights annually, including domestically and internationally
Solid understanding of Biblical stewardship and transformational fundraising
Commitment to the values and mission of the organization and ending the global water crisis
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Living and working within the respective region