Share Email Opening Title Generosity Officer, Our Church’s Wider Mission. Application Close Extended: June 28, 2024  Ministry Team Philanthropy   Reports To Director, Philanthropy   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade 9   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category National Offices United Church of Christ   Starting Salary $67,000-$75,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Generosity Officer, Our Church’s Wider Mission, develops and coordinates the mission interpretation, communication strategies, and fund development for the five offerings of Our Church’s Wider Mission: Basic Support, One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need, and the Christmas Fund.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Research, develop and produce mission information and interpretive resources (print, video, website pages, social media, display, etc.) for the offerings. Develop, resource and implement, with the Director of Philanthropy, a donor relations strategy for congregational and individual contributions the offerings. Develop, resource and implement, with the Director of Philanthropy, annual campaigns for each offering, providing strategies for donor cultivation and engaging other staff members in donor relations as appropriate. Research and analyze data and current trends in congregational and individual giving to determine best practices and strategies for increased giving in conjunction with team leaders for each program area involved in the offerings. Collaborate with Philanthropy Team members and Financial Services to ensure appropriate credit of donations, gift acknowledgement, and availability of funds for distribution within the parameters of UCC policies and guidelines. Create and implement a process for thanking and recognizing conferences, churches, and individuals for their gifts. For One Great Hour of Sharing, collaborate with the AGM for Love of Church, the Global HOPE Team, and Global Ministries Resource Development to promote the offering, generate reports, and cultivate donors. For Strengthen the Church, work with Conference Ministers, the Faith INFO Team, and the MESA Team to promote the offering, generate reports, and cultivate donors. For Neighbors in Need, work with the AGM for Love of Church and the Council of American Indian Ministries to promote the offering, generate reports, and cultivate donors. Coordinate with the Pension Boards UCC for the Christmas Fund Offering. Relate to the program teams specific to each offering and the Marketing & Communications Team to provide stories and materials needed to promote the offering, to gather and share stories, and to produce & distribute impact reports to donors. Attend team meetings related to the offerings at the invitation of Team Leaders. Represent the United Church of Christ on the Ecumenical One Great Hour of Sharing Committee and participate in the development of the shared theme and materials for this annual offering. Conceptualize, develop, and produce United Church of Christ specific OGHS materials including annual OGHS Mission Report and OGHS Offering Leader’s Guide. Convene and lead periodic meetings with all staff connected to the offerings. Other duties as assigned. This position does not require relocation to Cleveland. COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment (proof of record will be requested during the onboarding process).   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.   A college degree in the areas of communications and fundraising/development or the equivalent amount of demonstrated work experience. An understanding of and commitment to the total mission of the church and to working ecumenically; knowledge of the mission program and policies of the United Church of Christ. Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially across the ministries of the wider church and with ecumenical and global partners. Ability to exercise mature judgment and discretion, maintain confidentiality, organize own workload, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability and willingness to perform own administrative support. Proficiency in electronic communications, including Microsoft Office, graphic design, and donor databases. Demonstrated intercultural competencies with the commitment to interact effectively and sensitively with persons from diverse backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities. Ability and willingness to travel.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Seminary degree and ordination in the UCC. UCC membership is preferred or working knowledge of the history and polity of the UCC. Working knowledge of donor databases.   This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.   It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.     Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, life insurance, and pension benefits   Application Deadline June 28, 2024   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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