Midwest Region(FL & TX also available): Samaritan’s Purse is seeking an experienced major-gift fundraiser to help further its global mission of providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people, and serving the church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Regional Director will develop and implement fund raising activities for a portfolio of major and planned giving donors/prospects within a region of the United States. The Regional Director will represent all program areas of Samaritan’s Purse, both international and domestic.
The Regional Director will effectively steward high capacity relationships and develop new, long-term relationships that align the donors’ desires and abilities with God’s mission through Samaritan’s Purse. The Regional Director will maintain an active schedule of personal visits and all other communication methods in a portfolio management strategy that engages donors with opportunities for significant and meaningful partnership.
As part of a national major gift strategy group, the Regional Director will work from home, traveling regionally, nationwide, and internationally as needed. The position reports directly to the National Director for Donor Ministries who is located at Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, NC.
Required: A personal devotion to Jesus Christ and a passion for global evangelism and discipleship. Seasoned major gifts professional with at least 3 years’ experience in raising $1 million or more annually in current gift income. Bachelor's degree; at least 12 credit hours of college level biblical studies preferred. Experience with a wide variety of fundraising concepts. Ability to travel 50-80 nights per year.
Apply on-line at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/jobs
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters,
disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work
Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise." Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten. Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.
