Executive Director of Donor Development

Global Hope Partners is an ecumenical nonprofit serving communities across South Asia through three primary areas of impact: humanitarian aid, education, and community development. Working alongside trusted local partners, we provide practical support for vulnerable children and families, strengthen educational opportunities, equip local leaders through leadership training, and empower women with vocational skills and resources that create lasting change. [2025 Ministry Overview ]

Summary of Role: The Executive Director of Donor Development is a member of the executive staff, reporting directly to the CEO, and leads the resource development function. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy, sustaining current revenue streams with operational discipline while simultaneously opening new channels of support. The Director holds a genuine calling to serve the world’s most vulnerable in the name of Jesus, and sees fundraising as an act of ministry and an invitation to life-changing partnership. While operating within clear reporting lines, the Director works closely with program, operations, and finance staff, contributing to projects led by other organization leaders. The ideal candidate is a seasoned relational fundraiser, strategic thinker, and faithful steward aligned with GHP’s vision, mission and values.

Who You Are

● Passionate Christ follower with a heart for the gospel.

● Called to serve in missions.

● At least somewhat knowledgeable about global missions.

● Familiar with the nonprofit environment.

● Outgoing, service-minded, and professional.

● Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through.

● Gifted in identifying, developing, and nurturing new relationships.

● Organized, meticulous, and self-motivated.

● Exceptional written and verbal communicator and presenter across diverse audiences.

● Strategic networker: converts relationships into revenue, support, and expanded influence.

Personal Expectations

● Integrity, flexibility, perseverance.

● Professionalism under pressure.

● Positive representation of GHP.

Christian Mission & Lifestyle Expectations

● Profess a clear Christian testimony.

● Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

● Live with biblical integrity.

● Committed to and support GHP’s vision and mission.

● Model humility, integrity, and leadership.

How You Will Serve [collaborating with you, priorities will be set by CEO and Board, with some duties not included, or shifted to other staff, depending on applicant background and experience]

● Lead development, advancement, and fundraising strategy – aligned with GHP vision and mission.

● Establish measurable fundraising goals and regularly track and report progress.

● Identify mission-aligned funding sources.

● Work with existing donors to deepen relationships and increase levels of giving.

● Grow a recurring donor base through relationship-building.

● Manage a portfolio of major donors and personally solicit significant gifts.

● Cultivate fundraising support through relationship building among church leaders, denominational networks, and aligned organizations.

● Secure speaking engagements for the CEO and other GHP leaders.

● Support and leverage the Board of Directors in fundraising.

● Plan and manage fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives.

● Write grant proposals.

● Assist in developing fundraising ministry promotion materials.

● Track and report on donor engagement and contributions, including overseeing donor database systems, to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable data.

● Ensure compliant gift processing, acknowledgment, and stewardship practices.

● Ensure consistent, meaningful donor communication and stewardship.

● Collaborate with other staff members.

● Support budgeting and planning.

● Ensure compliance with ECFA (“Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability”) standards - https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx , IRS regulations, and GHP policies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Fundraising success.

● Donor engagement.

● Growth in numbers of donors and amounts of donations.

● Community partnerships.

● Leadership effectiveness.

Requirements and Information

● Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the requirements of this position. Relevant nonprofit fundraising experience and training may be considered in place of formal education.

● Experience in donor communication and development, fundraising systems, and fundraising execution.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

● General familiarity with software used to support non-profit organizations (e.g. accounting software, donor management software, and document management software)

● Willing and able to travel occasionally – regionally, nationally, and internationally – for ministry familiarity, donor engagement, and event attendance.

● Part-time position, work remotely.

● This is a new position, so it is difficult to estimate the number of hours of work required per month, but the current expectation is approximately 15-20 hours/week.

Disclaimer: This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as needed.

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