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Fundraising Coordinator

Maryland, United States (On-site)

Fundraising Coordinator

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Marketing

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Job Description

World Relief seeks a passionate Fundraising Coordinator to lead annual giving strategy. You'll inspire individuals, churches, and businesses to support impactful programs. Experience in donor relations, email marketing, and CRM software is essential. Strong writing skills are a must.

Must have:

Donor Relations
Email Marketing
CRM Software
Writing Skills

Good to have:

Social Media
Event Planning
Grant Writing
Fundraising Events

Perks:

Competitive Benefits
Employee Discounts

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Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

World Relief is looking for a passionate Fundraising Coordinator to help advance our mission of empowering vulnerable communities by leading a donor-centered annual giving strategy. In this role, you’ll inspire individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses to join us in transforming lives through partnership and support of World Relief Baltimore’s impactful programs. Together, we can create lasting change and build flourishing communities.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Fundraising Efforts to Support World Relief Baltimore
Implement a fundraising plan covering all stages of donor relations: Identification, Qualification, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship.
Execute an Annual Campaign in partnership with office leadership to raise essential funds.
Facilitate one-on-one connections between the Office Director and key donors for personalized engagement.
Develop and Share Stories of Impact
Create and share compelling stories that inspire deeper involvement from volunteers, donors, and church partners.
Work with the Marketing Team to amplify stories across digital and in-person channels, reaching new audiences.
Collaborate with Marketing for Lead Generation
Align with Marketing to implement brand amplification strategies, including digital lead generation and in-person outreach.
Leverage email drip campaigns to nurture leads and drive donations.
Track and analyze lead generation efforts to improve donor acquisition and engagement.
Engage Churches and Communities
Partner with the Church and Community Engagement team to integrate giving into outreach efforts.
Promote and support events to increase donor engagement and deepen church partnerships.
Plan and Execute Fundraising Events
Coordinate and assist with fundraising events, ensuring they inspire giving and increase awareness.
Collaborate on event promotion to drive attendance and engagement.
Steward Donor and Funder Relationships
Manage private funder relationships, including event participation, site visits, and ongoing communication.
Oversee grant applications and reporting, working with Strategic Engagement Staff to secure and maintain funding.
Other responsibilities as needed to further fundraising goals and support the mission of World Relief Baltimore.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
Undergraduate degree or combination of related education and experience
3 years of related professional work, at least one year in the nonprofit sector
Proficiency in email marketing platforms (HubSpot, Mailchimp) for donor engagement.
Experience with social media tools (Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn) for campaign management.
Experience with CRM software (Raiser’s Edge NXT, MS Dynamics, Salesforce, HubSpot, others)
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for communication and reporting.
Excellent writing skills to craft compelling, audience-driven messages.
Must have access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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