Development Officer

Duties

Under the supervision of the Director, Major Gift Cultivation, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Development department located at the International Disability Center.  Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

1. Ministry Development  
   1. Work closely with Director, Major Gift Cultivation to develop and execute a successful development plan for his/her region
   2. Ability to communicate clearly and personally present specific fund-raising projects and programs to donors
   3. Integrate, collaborate, and brainstorm with Development Officers on a regular basis
   4. Support all Ministry-wide fundraising initiatives, goals, and objectives
   5. Oversee and implement all Ministry-wide donor retention strategies
2. Regional Donor Engagement
   1. Work closely with Director, Major Gift Cultivation and other key JAF executive staff to ensure major donor acknowledgement and cultivation
   2. Strengthen long-term donor relationships by establishing a targeted plan to deepen relationships through personal identification (i.e. special celebrations, touched by disability, etc.)
   3. Work closely with Director, Major Gift Cultivation to create strategies to cultivate next generation donors
   4. Ongoing cultivation plan and strategic plan to increase donor giving
   5. Create plans for prospecting donors in region
3. Regional Donor Administration
   1. Oversee responses to incoming major donor correspondence
   2. With administrative support from appropriate Development staff, Development Officer will develop and maintain appropriate tracking systems and confidential reports of major donors and donor prospects for strategic planning purposes
   3. Interface with development staff related to the processing and maintenance of donor contributions and information
4. Coordinate fundraising with Joni and Friends field offices as necessary
5. Provide support in fundraising for new field offices
6. Other duties and projects as assigned by Supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith
• Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-3 years non-profit or sales experience
• Possess excellent human relations skills; strong organizational ability; goal oriented and self-motivated
• Strong presentation skills and public speaking experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written, and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to develop and cultivate positive relationships between JAF and current major donors and major donor prospects, develop and manage major donor prospects
• Strong computer skills to include donor database management systems; experience with Salesforce beneficial
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation $65,000 - $75,000 

This is a hybrid position (Mon, Tue, and Thu in our Agoura Hills office, Wed and Fri are remote). 

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below).

MINISTRY LIFE:

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus*” and perform their work with excellence.

CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:

Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes:

Active Participation – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilities

Continuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry

Culture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding

Integration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work

Below outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.

BIBLICAL COMMISSION:

“Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)

VISION:

“A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION:

“To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

VALUES:

1. Honor God in everything we do
2. Build relationships based on trust and respect
3. Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
4. Practice responsible stewardship

* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).