Ministry Partner Development Coach

The purpose of the Ministry Partner Development Coach is to maximize GFM’s impact globally by supporting the financial development of GFM staff. The Ministry Partner Development Coach role is focused on equipping and coaching GFM Appointees and Staff through the support raising process and monitoring staff account funding. This ministry role can be part-time and support-raising is required. The Ministry Partner Development Coach has the ability to work on site and from home on a regular basis. The role can be based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

Required Qualifications

• Must personally embrace GFM’s purpose, vision, values, and statement of faith
• Must identify as a maturing believer in Jesus Christ with a high view of Scripture (2 Tim 3:16-17; Col 3:16-17)
• Must demonstrate humility, teachability, and an ability to work well with others (Eph 4:15)
• Must display advanced interpersonal relational skills and be dedicated to peacemaking (Heb 10:24-25)
• Must function well both independently and in a team environment (1 Cor 12:25-26)
• Must be able use or learn internal communications and technology systems (Email, Google Drive, Slack, Salesforce, etc.)
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage personal budget and monthly reporting as well as the ability to coach others through the fundraising process
• Must have demonstrated experience with fundraising software
• Must be ready to experience significant missions training and discipleship through GFM’s Missionary Training School (in person sessions or online)
• Must attend GFM orientation and new staff onboarding

Recommended Experience

• A College Degree is preferred but not required; informal training in management, organization, leadership, and/or ministry also acceptable

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and execution of staff fundraising by coordinating with GFM Finance, HR, and Development
• Coach Appointees and Staff through Ministry Partner Development (MPD) best practices
• Track individual support to make sure each staff member is fully funded
• Check and respond to emails from staff and any related contacts
• Be familiar with and implement the policies within the MPD Policies and Procedures, in tandem with HR’s recruiting efforts
• Meet with prospective Appointees about the MPD process as they consider joining GFM
• Read daily check-ins from Appointees and Staff in the Ministry Partner Development process
• Coach underfunded staff through their fundraising process
• Review and assess weekly partnership development plan for each team member
• Verify submission of weekly staff report for team members
• Check and respond to emails from staff and team members
• Provide one-on-one coaching for team members as needed
• Review all Staff Account balances to ensure they monthly and required margins are satisfied
• Follow the MPD Policies and Procedures for staff falling below monthly and required margins
• Report the status of any underfunded staff members to their appropriate team leaders
• Check on team members that are not receiving weekly coaching
• Coordinate and facilitate partnership development team meetings if applicable
• Be available for MTS “Stewardship and Partnership Development Week” each semester
• Coordinate partnership development training for all on-boarding staff through approved channels
• Review and help onboarding staff establish a healthy budget and create a personalized fundraising plan
• Stay up to date with MPD best practices and staff funding models both Stateside and globally
• Review and update the MPD Policies and Procedures document in alignment with the HR department and best practices

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