Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, founded in 1984, is a major global evangelistic, apologetics and training non-profit Christian ministry located in Norcross, Georgia.   We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Associate Director of Development to serve as a fundraiser on the front lines of donor relationships to strengthen and advance the work of RZIM.   

 

·       Initiating, cultivating and nurturing relationships with major donors and prospects through phone calls, emails, social media, written correspondence and traveling to meet personally with donors.

·       Identifying prospective new donors and supporters and introducing them to the distinctiveness of RZIM.

·       Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of issues being addressed by RZIM to share with donors.

·       Plan, organize, staff and facilitate between 12 – 15 regional donor events and activities annually as well as encourage donors to attend the annual Founders Weekend event.  

 

 

·       A love for Christ and be in agreement with RZIM’s Statement of Values, Statement of Faith, Mission and Vision Statements.

·       A bachelor's degree (required).

·        2 – 3 years of successful experience fundraising or as a consultative, long- term relationship building salesperson.     

·       Experience planning and hosting events.

·       Highly interactive people-person with superior verbal and written communication skills.

·       Demonstrates strong relational qualities to professionally interface with people who have significant financial resources.     

·       A positive attitude, enthusiastic, energetic and excited about making new contacts and meeting with donors.

·       Extremely organized, can plan strategically, multi-task, possesses excellent time management skills, pays attention to detail.

·       A team player with a servant’s heart and the giftedness and skills to encourage and counsel donors with wisdom and kindness.

·       Ability to travel occasionally to meet with donors throughout the United States.      

·       Ability to work from RZIM’s headquarters in Norcross, Georgia.

 

If you are interested and qualified for this opportunity, please email a cover letter stating your reasons for applying for this position and a copy of your resume to Betsy McCall, betsy@reisagroup.com with a copy to Christi Panter, christi@reisagroup.com. The Reisa Group, Inc. (www.reisagroup.com) is an approved retained search vendor for RZIM.