Fundraising Coordinator - 2025770

Job description

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. **ORGANIZATION SUMMARY** World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Fundraising Coordinator leads all fundraising efforts for World Relief Tri-Cities, overseeing the development and execution of the fundraising calendar, grant identification and scheduling, and fundraising events. This role works closely with the Office Director, partner churches, and local businesses to build relationships and secure the resources needed to sustain and grow the organization's programs. ### ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: - This role provides specialized administrative and coordination support within fundraising and development. - Fundraising and Development Coordinators assist with donor or funder communications, helping ensure fundraising processes and timelines are executed effectively. - Lead the annual fundraising plan, including campaigns, events, and donor engagement activities. - Identify, track, and coordinate grant opportunities, timelines, and submissions - Build and maintain relationships with donors, partner churches, and local businesses - Plan and execute fundraising events, including logistics, sponsorship outreach, and follow‑up. ### JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Mature and personal Christian faith - Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief - Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities - Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs [Core Beliefs](https://worldrelief.org/values/), [Statement of Faith](https://worldrelief.org/statement-of-faith-details/), [Christian Identity](https://worldrelief.org/content/uploads/2022/06/Towards-a-Fresh-Embrace-of-our-Christian-Identity-2.pdf) and [National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document](https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/) - At least two years of experience in fundraising, grants administration, or nonprofit development support - Strong organizational and writing skills. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree preferred