WHAT YOU’LL DO as you work hand-in-hand with the CEO:

Phase I:

Source New Funding: Identify, build, and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, churches and other grant making organizations and inspire them to support our mission financially

Develop Philadelphia and the I-95 Corridor: We’d like to see Philadelphia be a base of operations for us, as well as a funding base, while continuing to expand our geographical input throughout the US.

Grow Existing Funders: Nurture and expand relationships with current funders, encouraging and inspiring them to increase their support of our mission

Drive Strategy: Set fundraising goals, strategy, and plans, adhering to strategy, driving alignment, and producing regular reports for the CEO and board on progress

Level-Up Funder Comms: Develop and implement a multi-channel communication strategy to ensure our funders are inspired and up to date with our latest progress

Organize Fundraising Events: Plan and execute a variety of fundraising events ranging from small virtual gatherings to large in-person events

Phase II:

Develop and Lead a Team: Grow our fundraising efforts to develop a team that can take us from the $2M to the $10M mark. This will include managing a small team and enabling other fundraisers and teammates to grow our collective fundraising velocity and build a mature, scalable fundraising operation.

TRANSFORMATION you’ll drive

Partner with the CEO & Board of Directors to grow our funding from $750k+/yr to $2M+/yr so we can deepen our impact, grow our team, and scale our mission to transform finance. Then build the organization to grow from $2M+/yr to $10M+/yr.

Inspire hundreds of individuals, churches and organizations to support our mission for years to come

Co-visioneer with our CEO to scale B2THEWORLD to serve every child that’s impacted by war (400M+).

COMPETENCIES - Foundational Qualifications

Experience in sales or fundraising; skilled with the systems, processes, and strategies involved in revenue generation, with a proven track record of delivering results

Demonstrated ability to forge and nurture meaningful relationships with high-net-worth and other individuals, churches and granting organizations to support an organization’s goals and objectives

Outstanding verbal and written communication; you can effectively communicate with affluent leaders, our team, our board, and other constituents

Competence in creating and implementing strategic fundraising or sales plans, setting goals, and using data to drive decision-making and measure success

Understanding of budgeting, pipeline forecasting, and financial reporting with the ability to communicate projections and performance to a variety of stakeholders

Experience working in the nonprofit, education, and/or finance sectors; you can speak the language of fundraising, finance, and impact

Ability to travel, including occasional nights and weekends if needed for high-value opportunities

2- 3 years years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets.

CHARACTERISTICS - Leadership & Management

Possessing a faith to trust God to be our Provision and a focus on the greater vision to bring fullness of life to the future of every child, and expressing leadership through care for others in a manner that reflects what we believe, who we follow and how we serve with love.

Interpersonal excellence and the ability to work exceptionally well with a globally diverse range of teammates internally and stakeholders externally.

Capacity to navigate fundraising or sales challenges with flexibility, maintaining focus on long-term objectives and adapting strategies as needed

Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes while prioritizing and juggling multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

Proven track record of managing people, coaching, and unlocking high performance from teams to achieve superior results

MINDSET – Success Focus

You love our mission and are passionate about transforming the lives of children impacted by war

A servant leader perspective and posture as you pursue growth and development. The final measure of success being the lives that are transformed. Donations and dollars raised are simply the fuel in our engine, not the measure of success.

You have a passion for education as a catalyst to deliver transformation of lives spiritually, and communities and countries physically.

Unwavering commitment to quality fundraising and data-driven processes

You are ready to jump on a flight to meet a prospective partner who could make a big gift

A desire and willingness to contribute beyond your job description. You’re ready to do whatever it takes to push the mission forward.

Humility to be both a leader and a “do-er.” After building a strategy, you’ll roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get it done.

Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. Is something broken? Fix it.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

1st 60 days (Sept 1-October 31) - Focus is activity

• Understand the vision of B2THEWORLD.
• Be trained in the development strategy and approach of B2THEWORLD.
• Meet at least 10 people per week and share the vision.
• Speak at churches, events, etc.
• Finalize Donor Plan

1st 90 days - (November 1-30)

• Continue to meet people and share the vision.
• Prepare for initial asks for end of year (December giving)
• Small group fundraising events
• Travel to Rwanda for GEG

1st 120 days - (November 1 - December 31)

• End of Year gifts asked and received.
• Thank donors constantly
• $250k raised

1st 180 days - (January & February)

• Meet people.
• Prepare and launch 2025 donor plan (+$1M)
• Prepare for fundraising events
• Travel to Rwanda for Strategic Cascade Team Time.
• Finalize asks for $500k by May 31, 2025

NICE TO HAVES

Experience building and growing a fundraising or sales team from scratch while personally building and growing a book of business

Startup experience; you know what it’s like to move in a fast-growing, constantly evolving company

Established relationships with potential donors, influencers, and key stakeholders in Philadelphia who would be passionate about our mission

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• High-growth culture to accelerate your professional development
• Focus on ensuring all team members thrive holistically
• Opportunity to grow with the organization
• 403b investment option
• Reimbursement for healthcare expenses
• Generous paid parental leave
• Generous PTO; Christmas week off; sabbatical leave based on tenure
• Quality in-person team offsites
• Hybrid working arrangement

APPLY using this link

The application will require the submission of a cover letter, resume, and personal essays. Also, 2 professional references and 1 character reference is required.

Additionally, candidates will submit a detailed fundraising plan that they would implement on day 1, to raise $750,000 in year 1 (by May 31, 2025).