Position Description

Executive Director

Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry

Location: Head Office – Chilliwack, British Columbia

PLEASE SEND RESUME AND REFERENCES TO: sohhire@gmail.com

The Position:

• The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry.
• The Executive Director is primarily a fundraising, relationship-building, and ministry development position.
• The primary responsibility is to develop the financial support and partnerships needed for Seeds of Hope to continue and expand its work with vulnerable children around the world.
• The Executive Director works under the direction of the Board of Directors and in collaboration with the Director of Operations, staff, volunteers, donors, and international ministry leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Donor Development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Develop relationships with churches, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.
• Meet with donors and prospective supporters and communicate the vision and impact of Seeds of Hope.
• Identify and pursue new fundraising, grant, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop major donor and foundation relationships.
• Support and provide leadership for fundraising events and initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with supporters and provide appropriate updates and reports.

Communication & Public Representation:

• Represent Seeds of Hope at churches, community events, meetings, and fundraising activities.
• Speak publicly and present the ministry to churches, organizations, donors, and prospective supporters.
• Help oversee newsletters, website content, donor communications, and promotional materials.

International Ministry:

• Maintain regular communication with ministry leaders in Zambia, Tanzania, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• Review ministry reports and remain informed about needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Encourage and support international ministry leaders.
• Gather information and stories to share with supporters.
• Visit international projects, where practical, at least once each year.

Leadership & Coordination:

• Work with the Board to establish fundraising and ministry priorities and provide reports and updates to the board.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and other staff to support ministry goals.
• Participate in appropriate committees and ministry initiatives.
• Help ensure that Seeds of Hope remains focused on its Christian mission, values, and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Be a strong relationship-builder and communicator.
• Enjoys meeting people and developing long-term relationships.
• Be comfortable speaking publicly and asking people to support the ministry.
• Have leadership and organizational skills.
• Be willing to travel internationally and throughout Canada.
• Demonstrate integrity, humility, compassion, and a strong commitment to Christian values.
• Experience with grant writing is an asset but not required.
• Must be a resident of British Columbia or be willing to relocate.
• Previous fundraising experience is an asset, but passion for the mission, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn are equally important.

Requirements:

• Please provide a pastoral/personal and professional reference.
• Once hired there will be a three month probationary period.
• Wage range is $80,000 to $100,000 and will be determined by experience.