Executive Director

Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry

Location:

Head Office – Chilliwack, British Columbia

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry. The Executive Director is primarily a fundraising, relationship-building, and ministry development position. The primary responsibility is to develop the financial support and partnerships needed for Seeds of Hope to continue and expand its work with vulnerable children around the world. The Executive Director works under the direction of the Board of Directors and in collaboration with the Director of Operations, staff, volunteers, donors, and international ministry leaders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Develop relationships with churches, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.
• Meet with donors and prospective supporters and communicate the vision and impact of Seeds of Hope.
• Identify and pursue new fundraising, grant, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop major donor and foundation relationships.
• Support and provide leadership for fundraising events and initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with supporters and provide appropriate updates and reports.

• Represent Seeds of Hope at churches, community events, meetings, and fundraising activities.
• Speak publicly and present the ministry to churches, organizations, donors, and prospective supporters.
• Help oversee newsletters, website content, donor communications, and promotional materials.

• Maintain regular communication with ministry leaders in Zambia, Tanzania, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• Review ministry reports and remain informed about needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Encourage and support international ministry leaders.
• Gather information and stories to share with supporters.
• Visit international projects, where practical, at least once each year.

• Work with the Board to establish fundraising and ministry priorities and provide reports and updates to the board.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and other staff to support ministry goals.
• Participate in appropriate committees and ministry initiatives.
• Help ensure that Seeds of Hope remains focused on its Christian mission, values, and objectives.

• Be a strong relationship-builder and communicator.
• Enjoys meeting people and developing long-term relationships.
• Be comfortable speaking publicly and asking people to support the ministry.
• Have leadership and organizational skills.
• Be willing to travel internationally and throughout Canada.
• Demonstrate integrity, humility, compassion, and a strong commitment to Christian values.
• Experience with grant writing is an asset but not required.
• Must be a resident of British Columbia or be willing to relocate.
• Previous fundraising experience is an asset, but passion for the mission, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn are equally important.

• Please provide a pastoral/personal and professional reference.
• Once hired there will be a three month probationary period.
• Wage range is $80,000 to $100,000 and will be determined by experience.