Church Engagement Officer

<p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 900">JOB PURPOSE</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-size: 12pt">Under the guidance of the Director of Church Engagement, the Church Engagement Officer drives strategic fundraising partnerships with churches across the Western United States by building and managing a dynamic portfolio of relationships. This role guides each church into deeper engagement—through generosity, prayer, and action—building tailored pathways that grow their investment and mobilize a network of committed partners fueling the rescue, healing, and transformation of lives in Jesus’ name and in Jesus’ way.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 900">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(174, 170, 170); font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold">I.E. THOSE THAT ARE BASIC, NECESSARY, AND AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE JOB</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">CHURCH RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Identify, develop, and maintain strategic relationships with churches to grow long-term engagement in AIM’s mission. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Build trust with church leaders by nurturing, challenging, and guiding deeper partnership. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Travel as needed for in-person engagement, including church visits, conferences, campaigns, and speaking opportunities. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Participate in international trips (Southeast Asia and Central America) to strengthen church understanding, trust, and connection to the mission. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Leverage key moments, campaigns, and engagement opportunities to deepen partnership and increase long-term commitment. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">PORTFOLIO & MOVES MANAGEMENT EXECUTION</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Manage and actively steward a dynamic portfolio of church relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Consistently move churches through AIM’s Moves Management system (Identify, Qualify, Cultivate, Solicit, Steward), ensuring no relationship stalls. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Develop and execute personalized engagement and connection plans based on each church’s capacity and readiness. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Ensure consistent execution of Moves Management frameworks, systems, and processes. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">REVENUE GROWTH & STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Secure financial support with an initial portfolio goal of $400,000, with clear expectations for year-over-year growth. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Develop and execute strategic asks, proposals, and follow-up aligned to each church’s engagement level. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Partner in achieving AIM’s overall fundraising goals, contributing to both immediate revenue and long-term sustainability. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Maintain a forward-looking revenue forecast and proactively address gaps.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">COMMUNICATION, STORYTELLING & DONOR EXPERIENCE</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Deliver compelling, mission-aligned communication that connects church generosity to lives rescued, healed, and communities transformed. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Provide consistent updates that reinforce impact, trust, and partnership. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Own and execute special campaigns, initiatives, and awareness opportunities that drive engagement and giving. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">DATA, REPORTING & PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Accurately record all interactions and activities in CRM, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, adjusting strategies to improve retention, upgrade giving, and growth. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Use data to inform decision-making and increase effectiveness. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">TEAM COLLABORATION & ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Collaborate cross-functionally with the Advancement team to align strategy, messaging, and donor experience. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Actively contribute to team planning, meetings, and initiatives to strengthen overall effectiveness. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Travel to USHQ as needed for strategic planning and team alignment. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Adhere to AIM’s fund development policies to ensure integrity and excellence.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Support continuous improvement of fundraising strategies, systems, and tools.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Perform additional duties as needed to advance the mission and team success.</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">ANTICIPATED TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Domestic travel with the possibility of 2-3 International trips annually. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 900">POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">KEY RELATIONSHIPS</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Reports to: Director of Church Engagement</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Direct Reports: None</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required or equivalent work experience. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">3+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or relational engagement roles, with a proven track record of growing partnerships and revenue. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio and moving partners through a strategic engagement or moves management process. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Background in church leadership or pastoral ministry strongly preferred, with a deep understanding of church culture, rhythms, and decision-making dynamics.</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(244, 35, 73); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 900">ESSENTIAL BELIEFS AND VALUES</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(174, 170, 170); font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold">I.E. OUR EMPLOYEES ALIGN WITH THE FAITH AND FOUNDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Lives in relationship with Jesus Christ and consistently reflects Him through word and action. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Honors AIM and all people connected to the mission–including staff, partners, volunteers, and survivors–by communicating with respect, integrity, and prayerful care across all platforms. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Act as an advocate for AIM and those we serve, understanding the realities of trafficking, raising awareness responsibly, and inviting others to respond through prayer, giving, and action.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Treats all team members and participants with dignity, grace, and humility, modeling biblical character and upholding AIM’s culture and leadership expectations.</span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Fully aligns with and upholds AIM’s Mission, Vision, Values. and Statement of Faith in both personal conduct and professional responsibilities. </span></li> <li><span style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-size: 12pt">Engages actively in team life, participating in meetings, gatherings, and collaboration to strengthen unity, connection, and shared pursuit of the mission. </span></li> </ul>

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