Description

Position Summary

The Director of Mission Advancement helps expand Project RED's community by introducing new individuals, churches, foundations, businesses, and community partners to the organization's mission.

Working closely with the Executive Director, this person will cultivate strategic relationships, identify new opportunities for partnership, and help shape Project RED's long-term growth. At Project RED, we believe meaningful partnerships are built through trust, consistency, and authentic relationships.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future growth of a well-established organization with a proven model, a committed community of supporters, and a clear vision for the future.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is measured less by short-term transactions and more by the strength of the relationships and partnerships you help build over time. During your first year, success may include:

• Developing a deep understanding of Project RED's mission, values, trauma-informed philosophy, and unique model of care, becoming a knowledgeable and authentic representative of the organization.
• Building meaningful relationships with new individuals, churches, foundations, businesses, and community partners.
• Establishing a growing pipeline of prospective supporters and strategic partners.
• Expanding Project RED's presence within new communities and professional networks.
• Helping strengthen the organization's long-term mission advancement strategy.
• Contributing to fundraising initiatives through thoughtful relationship development and strategic partnership building.
• Representing Project RED with professionalism, humility, and integrity.
• Becoming a trusted partner to the Executive Director and leadership team.

Primary Responsibilities

Relationship Development

• Develop and cultivate relationships with new individuals, churches, businesses, foundations, and community partners.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new audiences to Project RED.
• Build long-term partnerships that inspire meaningful engagement and investment.
• Represent Project RED at meetings, conferences, churches, networking events, and community gatherings.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective partners and consistently expand Project RED's network.

Strategic Growth

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify opportunities that strengthen Project RED's long-term sustainability.
• Help develop strategies that expand Project RED's reach and community of support.
• Research and pursue foundation, corporate, church, and community partnership opportunities.
• Secure and develop funding opportunities for the organization.
• Track relationship activity, progress, and outcomes through organizational systems.Collaboration
• Learn Project RED's history, philosophy, and trauma-informed approach in order to represent the organization accurately and authentically.
• Utilize Project RED's stories, communications, and resources in ways that protect the dignity of the children and families we serve.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and communications team on campaigns, events, and partnership opportunities.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen Project RED's long-term mission advancement.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships, expanding networks, or developing new opportunities within a nonprofit, business, ministry, or community setting.
• Experience working with major donors, foundations, churches, businesses, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, partnership development, or related work.
• Experience within a faith-based nonprofit or ministry environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States and periodically to El Salvador.

Who You Are

You are someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities that didn't exist before.

You naturally connect people, recognize possibilities, and take initiative without waiting for someone else to hand you a roadmap.

You are energized by meeting new people, cultivating trust, and helping others become part of something meaningful.

You value humility, integrity, emotional maturity, and lifelong learning.

You believe every person deserves dignity, and you understand that the way we communicate about hardship matters. You are committed to representing vulnerable children and families with compassion, hope, and respect.

You are excited by the opportunity to invest in long-term relationships that strengthen a mission you believe in.