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Who is Water Mission?
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 61 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. 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 one of the following cities: Houston or Dallas (South/Midwest region) or Atlanta (Southeast region) 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:
Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public
Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
Intentionally Create and Build Relationships: 1) Personally engage partners through a variety of means such as personal visits, special events, vision trips, and other meaningful touches (with a priority on face-to-face), 2) Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 priority partners, 3) Grow portfolio by developing new giving partnerships through networking and research, 4) Develop and execute an annual plan, including an individualized engagement strategy for advancing each relationship
Present Opportunities for Partnership: 1) Invite people into deep and meaningful partnerships through giving opportunities that align their ministry passions with the mission and programs of Water Mission, 2) Seek opportunities for partnership that utilize a partner’s influence, time, and talent, 3) Specifically, seek the leading of the Holy Spirit through each relationship and encounter, 4) Show opportunities for partnership that invite investors into a deep, meaningful relationship that aligns their ministry passions with Water Mission’s programs
Serve and Care for Partners: 1) Thank partners well by providing personal and timely acknowledgment, 2) Minister to donors on a spiritual level, encouraging their walk with the Lord, praying with and for them, and incorporating principles of Biblical stewardship as appropriate, 3) Provide customized impact reporting, 4) Keep partners feeling connected, updated, and valued as true 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