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Executive Development Jobs in Chicago, USA at Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Position: Executive for Development

Description

This role is a full-time, regular, exempt, Chicago-based/hybrid position. The position requires being in the office a minimum of 2 days per week, with potential for additional days as needed.

The eligibility for remote or hybrid work may depend on the residency of the candidate and budget considerations. Candidates must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world.

The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.

The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of approximately 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service & Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation.

We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries:
The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.

About the position

The Development team within the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA Churchwide Organization is responsible for engaging donor members from across the ELCA ecology. Through Congregational and Synod Support, Annual Giving, Planned Giving and the Development Services team, the Development team seeks to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors of all kinds as they support the variety of ministries the ELCA does as church together.

This position serves as the executive for Development in the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the churchwide organization. It is the chief development officer for the churchwide organization, ensuring cohesive and comprehensive strategies for engaging all donors along the lifecycle of ELCA giving – stewardship, mission support, congregational generosity, institutional, individual giving (major, mid-level, and annual), and planned giving. The position also oversees the Churchwide Organization’s data management through the CRM and gift processing as well as the resource and call center.

It is the primary representative for resource generation for the organization, serving on leadership tables for the organization as well as an advisor to legislative boards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the development work of the ELCA churchwide organization, including annual and long-term planning for resource development for the organization across all revenue channels. Represents Development at leadership and in decision-making.
  • Interprets and implements policies established by Church Council and other legislative bodies of the ELCA.
  • Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of all operations; develops and maintains organizational structure and effective personnel; and provides for the responsible management of fiscal resources under its management.
  • Oversees the development of coordinated fundraising strategies for the various programs of the churchwide organization including Where Needed Most, Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger and other priorities determined in consultation with Church Council, Churchwide Assembly, or the Administrative Team of the Churchwide Organization.
  • Carrying a small portfolio of established transformational donors to the ELCA Churchwide Organization.
  • Supports the stewardship efforts of this church through maintaining or growing Mission Support income and developing interactive communications that lead to more engaged members who understand the identity of the ELCA, participate in its programs, and…

    • Title: Executive Development

    Company: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

    Location: Chicago, USA

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