Development Catalyst

Are you a ministry-minded individual with sales or marketing experience that's skilled at building and maintaining relationships? There's a place for you at IFI!

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Development Catalyst with us:

International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international college students. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.

Expected work schedule for the Development Catalyst:

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
• Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats

Pay structure for a Development Catalyst:

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is typically between $40,000 and $72,800 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Development Catalyst Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing Christian organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

Responsibilities of a Development Catalyst

The overall role of the Development Catalyst is to develop, communicate, and execute a fundraising strategy for the Central Ohio ministry location of International Friendships (IFI). This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

The Development Catalyst will (list not all inclusive):

• Assist the location to develop a culture of generosity and transformational giving based on Biblical values by:
  • Helping people progress through the giving continuum: potential donor → one-time donor → recurring donor → increasing donor → major donor
  • Assembling and leading a development team to strategize and communicate fundraising opportunities with others
  • Creating and executing digital venue strategy
  • Managing and overseeing the event staff and volunteers to plan and execute the annual banquet and other fundraising events
  • Mobilizing current IFI staff and volunteers to share Central Ohio opportunities with their own networks
  • Implementing multiple strategies as part of the fundraising plan, such as matching fund, sponsorship, planned giving, grants, and meeting face-to-face with individual donors
  • Strongly encouraging involvement in at least two local student events each year and to be matched with an international friend for conversation or to host students for at least one holiday meal a year
• Ensure donor data and communications are accurately maintained in database and provide detailed reports to Area Director on development activities and progress on initiatives
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry, ensuring minimum monetary standards are achieved, partner care, and sending out a ministry newsletter at least every other month to partners

Qualifications/expectations of the Development Catalyst:

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the Gospel
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Development Catalyst Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in fundraising or similar experience that would show an ability to work in this environment
• Experience with donor management software, nonprofits and/or Christian ministries, and social media posting are a plus

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based organization. Therefore, only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.