World Vision is hiring a Team World Vision Sr. Representative to serve within the Transformational Engagement division.

At a Glance

Role: Team World Vision Sr. Representative

Reports to : Regional Director Church Engagement

Location: Remote from Los, Angeles, CA

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (eight years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, a minimum of 5 or more years of practical, specialized work experience in fundraising, ministry, partner management, marketing and/or sales.

Work Authorization: **** Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 25% of time in the U.S.

Estimated Salary Range: $89,680- $110,000

World Vision USA

When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to meet the greatest needs in the world today. We're a global Christian humanitarian organization, and we partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We empower people out of poverty. We're Christian and follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed through serving every child we can regardless of faith. Are you feeling called to explore joining us? We hope so.

The Job

The Team World Vision Sr. Representative will effectively collaborate within the Church and Ministry Partnership Teams to invite pastors and congregants into God’s transforming and renewing work of justice and mercy for the elimination of extreme poverty. Responsible to raise long-term donor value of $1.5M each year. Establish, maintain and grow relationships with church pastors, denominations, national Christian leaders, and para church organizations to meet annual Team World Vision fundraising goals. Increase fundraising and partner/donor participation year-over-year by calling them to a life-changing commitment to serve the poor in the name of Christ. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Responsible for raising minimum of $1,500,000 in total value each fiscal year through sponsorship acquisition and one-time-gift primarily through peer-to-peer fundraising. Establish at least 10 new church partnerships annually in assigned markets.
• Develop, expand and sustain long-term relationships through on-going interaction with senior-level pastors, churches, church influencers and donors, while shaping interest in our transformational experiences and offerings and positioning World Vision as a desirable partner.
  • Network through relationships with current pastors and pastor associations to develop new church partnerships.
  • Represent WVUS in high-level church network, association, denomination and agency meetings.
  • Conduct presentations with pastors, congregants, businesses/community groups and individuals regarding World Vision's ministry, and inviting them to participate in Team WV sponsored sporting events and other church offerings.
• Work collaboratively with department leaders in developing and implementing church and TWV growth strategies.
• Plan and implement account management strategy to ensure existing church relationships are given the appropriate amount of attention each year.
• Increase acquisition, retention, brand loyalty, and fundraising totals by conducting informational meetings, overseeing the execution of kick-off and race weekend events, participating in expos on behalf of Team WV and implementing marketing strategies in support of Team WV sporting events.
• Take qualified church pastors, TWV P2P fundraisers, or other Christian influencers on vision trips to World Vision projects.
• Engage with all appropriate WVUS staff members and leaders to set event strategy and ensure its effective implementation.
• Oversee the execution of Team WV events and meetings, to include some or all of the following: oversight of event budget, theme, registration process, speaker/entertainment, transportation, venue, audio visual technology, food and beverage selection, etc.
• As assigned, update information on website and on various social media outlets regarding upcoming events and press release needs in coordination with the TWV Engagement team.
• Provide training to team captains and runners, ensuring team captains are equipped with all the resources they need to adequately motivate and train their team to achieve their goal of completing the race and raising funds for World Vision.
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (eight years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, a minimum of 5 or more years of practical, specialized work experience in fundraising, ministry, partner management, marketing and/or sales. Specific background in athletic fundraising preferred. Knowledge of, and previous work experience with, church and/or athletic communities preferred. Knowledge of, and previous work experience with, church and/or athletic communities may be required. Athletic fundraising work experience highly desirable.

Salary Range & Benefits

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 226
• Expected hiring range: $89,680- $110,000.
• The full salary range for this role is $84,600- $135,400.
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Federal Way and Washington D.C. offices. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.
• Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.

About World Vision:

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.

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