Generosity & Partnerships Ambassador

GENEROSITY & PARTNERSHIPS AMBASSADOR Full-time, exempt | $72,800 to $79,040 per year Life Network is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to cultivating a community that values life through the love of Christ. Through Gospel-centered ministry, we have the privilege of impacting lives every day. The Generosity & Partnerships Ambassador will engage donors whose generosity enables the ministry of Life Network to thrive and grow. This position will work closely with the Chief Generosity Officer (CGO) to promote the acquisition of major gifts and corporate sponsorships. The ideal candidate will be an individual with an established history of donor engagement and cultivating generosity, and be energized by enabling donors to live out their passion for seeing human life valued. The ideal candidate must be self-directed and organized, with the ability to move donors through the cultivation cycle based on priorities set by the CGO. The Generosity & Partnerships Ambassador will have the confidence, professionalism, relational skills, and sensitivity to winsomely represent the Life Network brand internally and publicly. RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 130 major gift donors and 10 prospects on a rolling basis, carrying out cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans developed with the CGO Schedule and conduct regular donor visits, calls, and touchpoints to meet established activity goals Research donor prospects and prepare meeting briefs and proposals for review by the CGO Coordinate the involvement of the President/CEO, CGO, COO, or other staff in donor meetings as appropriate Share Life Network's mission and current ministry initiatives clearly in conversations and written communications, connecting them to each donor's interests Invite current and prospective supporters for tours of our pregnancy centers, where God does miracles daily Express gratitude to donors through timely, personal thank-you calls, notes, and visits Recognize planned giving opportunities within the donor portfolio and guide interested donors through next steps in line with Life Network's legacy and estate giving strategy Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships Identify and reach out to local businesses, corporations, and community leaders as potential sponsors and partners Present sponsorship packages for Life Network events and programs, and secure commitments using established sponsorship levels and benefits Manage a portfolio of corporate sponsors from initial contact through renewal, maintaining an active pipeline of new sponsorship prospects Coordinate with event and marketing staff to deliver promised sponsor benefits, such as recognition, signage, tickets, and promotional materials Steward corporate partners through thank-you communications, impact updates, and year-end recaps that set up renewal conversations Explore additional ways businesses can engage, including matching gifts, in-kind donations, and employee giving or volunteer opportunities Represent Life Network at chamber of commerce, networking, and community events to build relationships with local business leaders Other Work toward annual fundraising, sponsorship, and engagement goals set by the CGO Record all donor and sponsor activity accurately and promptly in the CRM, keeping data confidential and secure Provide regular progress updates to the CGO on portfolio activity and results Participates in scheduled meetings Other duties as assigned Participation by all staff is required at Life Network's major events EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree preferred Two to four years of experience in non-profit fundraising, corporate sponsorships, business development, or sales Proven track record of meeting goals for revenue, sales, or fundraising Demonstrated ability to build trust and manage a portfolio of relationships involving financial asks or commitments (fundraising, sales, account management, financial services, or similar) Experience securing and managing sponsorships, partnerships, or business accounts, including following through on commitments made to partners Experience making in-person asks or presentations to individuals, businesses, or groups Experience supporting or working at events, such as galas, fundraisers, or community events Familiarity with CRM or donor-management systems (or comparable client-tracking tools) Established connections in the Colorado Springs business or faith community preferred Stays current regarding concerns, trends, and developments in philanthropy and the local community QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the pro-life movement and strong advocate for life issues, with a commitment to saving the preborn and caring for their parents Understands that donors are critical to engaging the community to see human life valued and lives transformed, and are vital to accomplishing the mission and vision of Life Network Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly with donors, business leaders, staff, and the community Confident and comfortable initiating contact with new prospects, including local businesses Excellent public speaking, presentation, and written communication skills Strong follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, deadlines, and commitments at once Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in tracking and reporting Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving Works well both independently and collaboratively with events, marketing, and development staff Proficient with CRM systems, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and other standard technology Resilient, positive, and mission-focused in a dynamic environment Availability for occasional evening and weekend work Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for local donor and sponsor visits Possesses Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life Active commitment in a local church A passion for the ministry accomplished through Life Network and a heart for reaching the lost of our community/world with the Gospel PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit and perform desk and computer-based work for extended periods Frequent local travel by car to donor and sponsor visits, tours, and community events Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (event and promotional materials) Repetitive use of hands and arms for keyboarding and preparing written communications Visual, hearing, and verbal ability sufficient to communicate with donors, partners, staff, and the community CLASSIFICATION Full-time, exempt. Salary range: $72,800 to $79,040 per year. Flexible work hours, with evening and weekend work required at times. Reports to the Chief Generosity Officer. BENEFITS Paid time off and holiday pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Life insurance policy Retirement plan with employer match Life Network shall comply with appropriate federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement. Life Network is a non-profit Christian Ministry with a mission to cultivate a community that values life through the love of Christ. We achieve this by: Presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ Providing life-affirming alternatives to abortion Promoting sexual integrity and healthy decisions Empowering parents to be healthy and hopeful Giving hope and healing to post-abortive Engaging the community to advance life Our Statement of Faith: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the inerrant, the infallible, authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential and that this salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and not as a result of good works. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Christ.