CRISTA Ministries
This is a Full Time position at CRISTA Ministries in Shoreline, WA.
Compensation: $240,000 to $260,000 per year, depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) matching, Life and Disability benefits, Sick Leave, up to 85% Kings school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12
COMPANY OVERVIEW CRISTA Ministries (CRISTA) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians. CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From
World Concerns
relief and development efforts around the globe; from
CRISTA Medias
stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at
CRISTA Camps ; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at
Kings Schools
to the seniors receiving exceptional care at
CRISTA Senior Living . Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement:
To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Vision Statement:
Until All Know Jesus. CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES Christ-Centered:
We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. Servanthood:
We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually. Uncompromising Integrity:
We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy reflecting Jesus in all we do. Holy Stewardship:
We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us. Excellence:
We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. Unified Team:
We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is accountable for providing Christ centered, service driven and highly professional leadership to Resource Advancement (RA) and the overall CRISTA senior executive team. Maintain financially sound goals and accountabilities as a steward of Ministry and CRISTAs resources. Actively contribute to the overall success of CRISTA Ministries, working towards CRISTAs Vision and driving the CRISTA Mission Statement. Oversee successful fundraising development efforts to ensure adequate funding for CRISTA Ministries with an emphasis on Capital Campaigns and major/mega donor relationships. Represent CRISTA Ministries externally as requested by the CEO.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)
DUTIES Leadership Honor God through effective decision making that is informed by prayer. Provide leadership throughout CRISTA to increase success of fundraising development throughout the organization. This includes working directly with stakeholders (ministry leaders, board members, executives, and volunteers) to maximize all fund development efforts. Model and emphasize CRISTAs values within Resource Advancement and with all interactions internally and externally. Represent CRISTA Ministries with external constituency groups, including donor, community, governmental and private organizations. Cultivate relationships with major donors to share CRISTA and her ministries making strategic giving asks. As part of CRISTAs senior executive team, attend ministry activities on a regular basis to evaluate each ministrys effectiveness in serving intended beneficiaries. Continually assesses Resource Advancement (RA) leadership needs. Identify and execute critical training that is effective and inspiring for improving leadership of RA senior staff in concert with the Human Resources Department. In partnership with Human Resources, develop and support ongoing leadership development and succession planning programs for each group within RA. Fundraising Oversee All Fundraising Development Responsible for ensuring effective fundraising development efforts to meet CRISTAs yearly donation budget goals for CRISTA and its ministries. This will include:
Design all fundraising development campaigns in collaboration with interested leaders. Mentor ministry leaders, board members, and fundraising development staff. Report financial status and progress monthly. Coordinate fundraising events. Development and administer budgets. Develop and nurture relationships with current and potential major donors, foundations, supporters and governmental agencies to secure financial support for CRISTA Ministries in accordance with annual goals. Provide leadership and supervision of CRISTAs planned giving program to secure financial support in accordance with annual goals. Develop and manage training, support, and maintenance for donor software products and systems, including:
Salesforce database Donor research systems Web-based giving Gift receipts Pledge fulfillment Donor tracking etc
Marketing Oversee All CRISTA and Ministry Marketing strategy and execution Responsible for ensuring effective marketing efforts to meet CRISTAs yearly sales leads for CRISTA and its ministries. This will include:
Develop and execute marketing strategies for service revenue ministries Lead marketing and brand collaboration with ministry leaders Lead strategic marketing plan development for CRISTSA and service revenue ministries Provide Market research and analysis, translating results into actionable marketing strategies
Fiscal Management in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and Ministry leaders: Manage and oversee RA financial and business development strategies to ensure fiscal accountability. Oversee business policy development, administrative guidelines, and processes. Review and analyze financial reports for RA. Support organizational budgeting process within RA. Oversee reporting and monitoring of RA performance metrics Capital Campaigns Manage and oversee All CRISTA and Ministry Capital Campaigns Responsible for ensuring capital campaigns are designed, executed, delivering results in line with agreed upon targets. This will include:
Design and oversee feasibility studies. Design collateral materials for campaigns. Oversee campaign events. Lead gift asks as appropriate for various gift levels.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC) and core values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: VP of Marketing, VP of World Concern Marketing, Senior Director of Creative House and Marketing, Associate Project Manager ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc). Prayerfully seeks Gods will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTAs Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader. EDUCATION Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE 10 or more years of direct fundraising experience 10 or more years of supervising leaders 10 or more years of $25 million or greater in fundraising budget responsibility Five or more years supervising leaders with multiple levels beneath them. FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE Industry Knowledge
Has general understanding of the technical functions of the Ministries. Fully understands the technical functions of operations. Understands the functional systems and processes of the industry. Understands the operational and fundraising indicators of success. Embraces the relevant technologies.
Business Acumen understands the key financial measures of success
Recognizes and leverages industry information. Identifies business levers to drive overall performance. Fully oversee the development of fundraising strategies.
Verbal Communication
Able to speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Written Communication
Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect
Technical Learning
Picks up on new technical aspects and developments Focused on learning new skills and knowledge Good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge Does well in technical courses and seminars
Service Driven Leadership Accountable for meeting the needs of the team and those we serve.
Customer Focus: Accountable for meeting beneficiary / customer needs Action Oriented: Leads through example and action Use of Resources: Stewards resources to accomplish goals Innovation Management: Creates innovative solutions Interpersonal Savvy: Emotionally mature
Highly Professional Leadership Accountable for achieving excellence in performance.
Drive for Results: Achieves results Quality of Work Output: Demonstrates excellence in performance Developing Direct Reports: Develops other leaders
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Microsoft Office Salesforce or similar CRM databases PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Masters degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, Kings Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTAs religious beliefs. CRISTAs employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTAs Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTAs Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTAs Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of Gods creation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
COMPANY OVERVIEW CRISTA Ministries (CRISTA) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians. CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From
World Concerns
relief and development efforts around the globe; from
CRISTA Medias
stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at
CRISTA Camps ; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at
Kings Schools
to the seniors receiving exceptional care at
CRISTA Senior Living . Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement:
To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Vision Statement:
Until All Know Jesus. CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES Christ-Centered:
We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. Servanthood:
We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually. Uncompromising Integrity:
We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy reflecting Jesus in all we do. Holy Stewardship:
We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us. Excellence:
We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. Unified Team:
We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is accountable for providing Christ centered, service driven and highly professional leadership to Resource Advancement (RA) and the overall CRISTA senior executive team. Maintain financially sound goals and accountabilities as a steward of Ministry and CRISTAs resources. Actively contribute to the overall success of CRISTA Ministries, working towards CRISTAs Vision and driving the CRISTA Mission Statement. Oversee successful fundraising development efforts to ensure adequate funding for CRISTA Ministries with an emphasis on Capital Campaigns and major/mega donor relationships. Represent CRISTA Ministries externally as requested by the CEO.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)
DUTIES Leadership Honor God through effective decision making that is informed by prayer. Provide leadership throughout CRISTA to increase success of fundraising development throughout the organization. This includes working directly with stakeholders (ministry leaders, board members, executives, and volunteers) to maximize all fund development efforts. Model and emphasize CRISTAs values within Resource Advancement and with all interactions internally and externally. Represent CRISTA Ministries with external constituency groups, including donor, community, governmental and private organizations. Cultivate relationships with major donors to share CRISTA and her ministries making strategic giving asks. As part of CRISTAs senior executive team, attend ministry activities on a regular basis to evaluate each ministrys effectiveness in serving intended beneficiaries. Continually assesses Resource Advancement (RA) leadership needs. Identify and execute critical training that is effective and inspiring for improving leadership of RA senior staff in concert with the Human Resources Department. In partnership with Human Resources, develop and support ongoing leadership development and succession planning programs for each group within RA. Fundraising Oversee All Fundraising Development Responsible for ensuring effective fundraising development efforts to meet CRISTAs yearly donation budget goals for CRISTA and its ministries. This will include:
Design all fundraising development campaigns in collaboration with interested leaders. Mentor ministry leaders, board members, and fundraising development staff. Report financial status and progress monthly. Coordinate fundraising events. Development and administer budgets. Develop and nurture relationships with current and potential major donors, foundations, supporters and governmental agencies to secure financial support for CRISTA Ministries in accordance with annual goals. Provide leadership and supervision of CRISTAs planned giving program to secure financial support in accordance with annual goals. Develop and manage training, support, and maintenance for donor software products and systems, including:
Salesforce database Donor research systems Web-based giving Gift receipts Pledge fulfillment Donor tracking etc
Marketing Oversee All CRISTA and Ministry Marketing strategy and execution Responsible for ensuring effective marketing efforts to meet CRISTAs yearly sales leads for CRISTA and its ministries. This will include:
Develop and execute marketing strategies for service revenue ministries Lead marketing and brand collaboration with ministry leaders Lead strategic marketing plan development for CRISTSA and service revenue ministries Provide Market research and analysis, translating results into actionable marketing strategies
Fiscal Management in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and Ministry leaders: Manage and oversee RA financial and business development strategies to ensure fiscal accountability. Oversee business policy development, administrative guidelines, and processes. Review and analyze financial reports for RA. Support organizational budgeting process within RA. Oversee reporting and monitoring of RA performance metrics Capital Campaigns Manage and oversee All CRISTA and Ministry Capital Campaigns Responsible for ensuring capital campaigns are designed, executed, delivering results in line with agreed upon targets. This will include:
Design and oversee feasibility studies. Design collateral materials for campaigns. Oversee campaign events. Lead gift asks as appropriate for various gift levels.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC) and core values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: VP of Marketing, VP of World Concern Marketing, Senior Director of Creative House and Marketing, Associate Project Manager ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc). Prayerfully seeks Gods will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTAs Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader. EDUCATION Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE 10 or more years of direct fundraising experience 10 or more years of supervising leaders 10 or more years of $25 million or greater in fundraising budget responsibility Five or more years supervising leaders with multiple levels beneath them. FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE Industry Knowledge
Has general understanding of the technical functions of the Ministries. Fully understands the technical functions of operations. Understands the functional systems and processes of the industry. Understands the operational and fundraising indicators of success. Embraces the relevant technologies.
Business Acumen understands the key financial measures of success
Recognizes and leverages industry information. Identifies business levers to drive overall performance. Fully oversee the development of fundraising strategies.
Verbal Communication
Able to speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Written Communication
Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect
Technical Learning
Picks up on new technical aspects and developments Focused on learning new skills and knowledge Good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge Does well in technical courses and seminars
Service Driven Leadership Accountable for meeting the needs of the team and those we serve.
Customer Focus: Accountable for meeting beneficiary / customer needs Action Oriented: Leads through example and action Use of Resources: Stewards resources to accomplish goals Innovation Management: Creates innovative solutions Interpersonal Savvy: Emotionally mature
Highly Professional Leadership Accountable for achieving excellence in performance.
Drive for Results: Achieves results Quality of Work Output: Demonstrates excellence in performance Developing Direct Reports: Develops other leaders
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Microsoft Office Salesforce or similar CRM databases PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Masters degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, Kings Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTAs religious beliefs. CRISTAs employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTAs Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTAs Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTAs Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of Gods creation. #J-18808-Ljbffr