Executive Director (Development Services)

Executive Director (Development Services)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Schedule:

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, the Executive Director, Development Services will lead the Development Services Teams providing resources, solutions, information, analysis, systems and tools that serve ministry partners, alumni, Field staff, and Development’s Annual and Strategic Giving Teams. The Executive Director will build alignment through clear procedures, processes, and policies within Development. The role will partner extensively with other EVP lines to grow InterVarsity’s philanthropic efforts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES 

Spiritual Growth:  

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world 

• Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind, particularly in the area of generosity, staying current on issues of fund development, business practices within ministry, and project leadership 

 

Leadership: 

• Serve the entire movement with wisdom as “leader of the whole” on the National Leadership Team (NLT). Help grow development understanding among NLT members 

• Serve as a member of the Development Leadership Team (DLT) and the Senior DLT (SDLT) 

• Prioritize, coordinate, and implement Strategic Plan, annual plan and Development projects in support of the whole Development organization. 

• Ensure the alignment of the Development Leadership Team with the EVP/CDO, creating agendas, defining objectives, and disseminating internal communications 

• Manage effective cross functional teams, projects, and change processes that meaningfully contribute to InterVarsity’s values, purposes and grow organizational revenue 

• Lead all members of the Development Services Team.  Ensure annual goals are set and performance reviews are given.  Provide feedback and coaching to enhance performance and develop leaders 

• Resource and partner with the VP of Strategic Giving and VP of Annual Giving to ensure annual goals are accomplished 

• Create, implement and improve processes across Development that will strengthen donor experience and increase operational efficiency, consistent with an integrated development strategy 

• Work collaboratively with International Fellowship of Evangelical Students/USA, Inter-Varsity Canada, and IFES Oxford to service donors as needed 

• Identify and address emerging risks and adapt to changing trends, environments, and circumstances 

• Perform other duties assigned by the EVP/CDO 

 

Act as Chief of Staff for CDO: 

• Lead Development Team’s annual budget process in partnership with the EVP/CDO to ensure budgets are prepared on time and meet stated objectives