General Description
The ministry relations department is responsible for facilitating, developing, and maintaining relationships with friends of Insight for Living Canada (IFLC) for a mutually satisfying return on investment in order to advance the ministry and its mission. Within the department, the ministry partner co-ordinator works to strengthen the relationships IFLC has with key supporters by encouraging them and caring for their relational and administrative needs. This is preferably a full-time position based out of our Abbotsford, British Columbia office.

Qualifications

• Able to relate well with people of all ages and personalities while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Pre-existing familiarity and appreciation for Pastor Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living Ministries
• Comfortable praying over the phone or in person with constituents
• Gracious, mature, conscientious, and accountable
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Some Bible college or a discipleship training program
• Familiar with charity and non-profit fundraising
• Able to travel (local and national travel may be required for in-person visits and ministry events)
• Available to work outside of standard office hours as needed

Core Job Functions
Donor Communications (80%)

• Building relationships with and encouraging key supporters through phone and video calls, emails, and in-person visits
• Collaborating with relevant departments in developing and executing relationship-building strategies
• Participating in the broader organization and execution of supporter-related events
• Collaborating with executive director on supporter visits and/or virtual meetings

Operations/Administration (15%)

• Documenting connections with supporters
• Help shape and define the structure of this new position
• Sending written communications (such as letters, notecards, and emails)
• Assisting as needed in answering phones and helping supporters particularly at peak times and for holiday coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development (5%)

• Commits to the challenges of growth and development according to a professional development plan
• Pursues knowledge and/or experience with a positive attitude
• Enables colleagues to become better in their pursuits
• Networks with others in similar positions and roles, both internal and external to the Christian community

Accountability: This position is accountable to the ministry relations director

It is crucial to understand and support the mission and core values of IFLC.

Mission: Excellence in the Communication of Biblical Truth and its Application

IFLC Core Values

• Character in ourselves
• Honour for others
• Accountability for our motives and actions
• Grace in our relationships
• Excellence in our pursuits
• Glory to our God
• Joy in our atmosphere