Part-Time Fund Developer

The Part-Time Fund Developer role at Prelude Ministries operates within the Ministry Executive Team, contributing 25 hours per week from a hybrid work arrangement in Woodbury, Minnesota. This position focuses on cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and securing funding to broaden ministry impact.

Responsibilities

• Engage in 15 qualified donor conversations weekly with emphasis on understanding, alignment, and trust building.
• Initiate and sustain meaningful, gospel centered dialogues with current and prospective supporters.
• Identify and engage prospects through relationships, supportive families, referrals, and management of a pipeline exceeding 1,500 prospects in the database.
• Add 3 to 5 qualified new donor prospects each month.
• Follow up consistently with donors and invite visits to ministry locations, conversations with pastors, and exposure to impactful testimonies.
• Hold 8 to 10 face to face or virtual cultivation meetings every month.
• Make clear and direct asks for major gifts in the 5,000 to 10,000 dollar range and for recurring support.
• Aim for an annual fundraising target of at least 150,000 dollars.
• Send thank you communications within 48 hours of gift receipt.
• Provide quarterly impact updates to major donors.
• Maintain accurate records with complete documentation of donor interactions.
• Develop and execute annual and quarterly fundraising plans.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Assist with campaigns, events, and special fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with ministry leadership to develop compelling ministry stories, testimonies, and impact reports.
• Support grant identification and relationship-building with potential foundations and ministry partners.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission and values of Prelude Ministries.
• Passion for fundraising as a ministry of relationship-building and disciple-making.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and storytelling abilities.
• Minimum of five years in fundraising, donor development, nonprofit advancement, or major gift work.
• Experience raising personal support or ministry funding.
• Experience working with churches or faith-based organizations.
• Proven track record of achieving measurable fundraising and relationship-development goals.
• Ability to initiate conversations and build trust with diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency with donor databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital communication tools.

Technologies

• Donor databases and CRM systems
• Microsoft Office suite
• Digital communication tools

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Salary Range

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year

Application Question(s)

• Does your faith align with the Mission of Prelude Ministries?

Ability to Commute

Woodbury, MN 55129 (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Woodbury, MN 55129