Generosity Minister 2, Independence, Missouri

Posted 25 January 2024

Open until filled

Posting Language

English

Employer

World Church

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Language Proficiency 

English required; Additional intermediate French or Spanish skills beneficial

Experience Required/Desired

3-5 years in fundraising or customer relationship management

Ideal candidate is an experienced Melchisedec priesthood member in Community of Christ

Immediate Supervisor

Presiding Bishopric Office Director

Employment Status

Full Time (40+ hours/week)

Summary of Position

The Generosity Minister 2 works as a member of the Mission Funding Team assisting in connecting and engaging with individuals and families between the ages of 46-65 with the goal of opening doors for engagement and connection with the church’s mission that flow into opportunities for generosity. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with contributors to recognize their true capacity to support and join in shaping the future of Community of Christ; articulating the church’s vision and mission in a way that effectively helps contributors envision the need for and impact of their generosity; collaborating with the Presiding Bishopric and Council of Twelve in development of a case statement; shaping and creating resources that help form generous disciples committed to whole-life stewardship; building relationships with contributors by visiting them in their home and maintaining an open line of communication; matching funding opportunities to contributor passions and altruistic goals; attending field events and providing field ministry and administering the Sacraments where there are opportunities to convey the inextricable link between mission and generosity as way of life.

This IHQ position is on-site preferred, but remote work eligible depending on candidate.  Travel required.

Essential Function

1. Provides support to the Mission Funding team including strategic planning to assist in funding church mission.
2. Clearly articulates a compelling vision and mission for the future of Community of Christ consistent with our identity, message, mission, beliefs and case statement and their connection to generosity.
3. Works directly with individuals/families between the ages of 46-65 to help them envision how they can connect with mission and respond through whole-life stewardship.
4. Meets fundraising goals by cultivating gifts to the church with a focus on Worldwide Mission Tithes and endowment support.
5. Helps develop church wide communications related to generosity and mission.
6. Sits as a member of the Mission Funding Council providing ministerial and fundraising activities including stewardship formation ministries.
7. Manages and maintains relationships with contributors between the ages of 46-65 including visits in their home and sharing in confidential conversations requiring ministerial sensitivity and pastoral support.
8. Attends online and in-person reunions, retreats and training sessions throughout the US field to provide ministry, lead worship and classes and administer the Sacraments where opportunities to convey the inextricable link between mission and generosity are present.
9. Supports the Presiding Bishopric in planning, writing, and developing whole-life stewardship resources.
10. Matches funding opportunities with contributor passions and goals through partnership opportunities.
11. Helps facilitate gift and estate plans with contributors that ensure their goals for supporting mission and the needs of their family are met.
12. Remains knowledgeable about the different tools (i.e. IRA gifts, estate plans, endowment gifts, etc.) contributors can use to support the vision and mission of the church.
13. Enters and maintains accurate data on contributors in Raiser's Edge database.
14. Uplifts and models generosity as a way of life.
15. Required Competencies/Skills

Required

1. Action Oriented/Self Starter
2. Relationship Building
3. Functional/Technical Database Skills
4. Planning and Organizing
5. Time Management and Priority Setting
6. Collaboration and Process Management
7. Listening/Personal Ministry
8. Clarity of Communications
9. Desired Competencies/Skills
10. Dealing with Ambiguity
11. Comfort Around Higher Management

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Must be ordained Priest or Melchisedec priesthood in Community of Christ

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Fill out World Church Employee Minister Application to apply.