Executive Director Full Time NEW

Executive Director – Job Description
Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry
Location: Head Office – Chilliwack, British Columbia
PLEASE SEND RESUMES AND REFERENCES TO: [email protected]
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
The ideal candidate will:
● 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.