Church Partnership and Acquisition Manager

Role Overview

• Expand World Renew’s base of church support by cultivating new partnerships and re-engaging lapsed congregations.
• Identify, cultivate, and onboard new church partners across diverse denominations and networks.
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to expand World Renew’s church donor base beyond the CRC.
• Collaborate with Church & Community Engagement team members to develop tailored proposals and engagement opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of higher-capacity church partners, developing and strengthening long-term relationships with pastors and church leadership.
• Create and implement engagement and fundraising strategies for assigned churches.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of national and regional church engagement campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Ministry, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, church engagement, business development, or a comparable relationship-based role.
• Experience cultivating partnerships beyond a single denomination or network strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a donor or church portfolio preferred.
• Understanding of church structures, stewardship practices, and faith-based engagement models.
• Fluency in English with strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate theological and humanitarian concepts clearly and appropriately to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• We do not discriminate based on disability, culture, ethnicity, or gender, and welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.