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 Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s 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 King’s 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 & 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: Approaches work by faith and prayer. Engages in faith disciplines that reflect spiritual growth and commitment. Leadership demonstrates Fruits of the Spirit in decision making, words and actions. Provides opportunity for employees to grow spiritually and integrate their faith at work. Leads with humility and grace.
• Servanthood: Serves our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually. Seeks employee input with problems that affect them and implements their suggestions whenever possible. Cares for employees.
• Uncompromising Integrity: Honest, transparent, and trustworthy. Creates environment of ethical behavior and transparency. Builds high level of trust with employees. Models humility, fairness and integrity.

• Holy Stewardship: Honors and maximizes the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us. Develops effective strategies to help employees accomplish goals and objectives. Ensures great stewardship in all areas of responsibility. Accomplishes annual goals and objectives.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence, knowing we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: Models One CRISTA and united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Leads with organizational values. Creates high level of engagement by connecting employees to the mission and vision. Works together effectively as a team with other ministries and within CRISTA. Follows through on promises and commitments.

 POSITION SUMMARY

The Donor Prospect Manager oversees the prospect research and portfolio management process, analyzing and interpreting donor data to show top prospects and optimizing fundraising strategies. Support the Donor Relations team by preparing and presenting actionable insights that maximize donor giving and engagement. Lead the portfolio management processes to maximize efficient donor representation and solicitation. Collaborate closely with Major Gifts Officers (MGOs), Donor Representatives, and Donor Operations to uncover new opportunities within portfolios, ensuring seamless integration of efforts across the Donor Relations team, Salesforce database, and related donor data systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DUTIES

Prospect Research:

• Create annual prospecting plan and direct the prospect management process from beginning to end.
• Utilize wealth screening software to research new, existing, and prospective donors.
• Lead meetings with Donor Relations team interpreting and reporting on latest wealth screening data, providing recommendations for portfolio assignments.
• Prepare detailed donor profiles for CDO and Major Gift Fundraisers to use in cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Identify Planned Giving prospects and collaborate with Planned Giving team on donor cultivation.
• Manage user accounts for wealth screening software.
• Monitor trends in prospect research, advising senior leadership and the Donor Relations team on best practices, innovations and opportunities to enhance prospect identification.

Fundraising Portfolio Management:

• Uncover opportunities for donor representatives to increase their portfolio giving through suggested additions and subtractions of donors in their portfolios.
• Identify new and existing major donor prospects within donor representative portfolios.
• Review solicitor changes with Sr. Directors of Donor Relations (WC and CRISTA Local).
• Evaluate portfolio size of each donor representative and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Generate and analyze donor giving reports, providing recommendations on timely asks to Donor Relations team (year-end asks, lapsed donors, etc.)

Salesforce Utilization:

• Manage wealth screening process using iWave.
• Determine the standard reports for prospect research and portfolio management in collaboration with the Data Team.
• Assist donor representatives with maintaining and improving donor relationships through good data management.
• Coordinate with Salesforce Data Team on the entering, updating and maintenance of accurate wealth screening and giving data.
• Serve as a liaison between the Donor Relations team and the Data Team.

Additional Duties:

• Support Sr. Director of Operations as needed.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and donors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

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 God’s 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 CRISTA’s 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

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field 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

• Three years’ experience in data analysis
• Two years’ experience in fundraising
• Experience with analytics tools, CRM systems like Salesforce and wealth screening software.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Office
• Salesforce or similar CRM
• iWave or similar wealth screening software

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Desire to make a difference in the world and work in a Christian environment.
• If remote, travel to Seattle headquarters to collaborate with team 2-3 times a year.
• Able to handle multiple, concurrent projects and work within and across diverse teams.
• A strong commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Superior research, analytical and organizational skills.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Five years in finance and/or data analysis

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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, King’s 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 CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s 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 God’s creation.