Director of Strategic Partnerships (Christian Nonprofit)

Job Description

Job Description

The Organization

Because many people still live beyond the reach of missions as usual, Albek International serves communities across North Africa, the Middle East, and East Africa through medicine, education, and community development—creating new opportunities for people to encounter Christ and grow as His disciples.

The Position

The Director of Strategic Partnerships serves as a frontline ambassador for Albek International, cultivating deep, meaningful relationships with donors who have the capacity and desire to significantly advance the mission. Through listening, relational intelligence, strategic engagement, and thoughtful stewardship, the Director of Strategic Partnerships helps donors see both the need and the eternal significance of their partnership with Albek International.

The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature, relationally intuitive, and mission-driven fundraiser who thrives in donor-facing environments. This person will manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects, craft tailored engagement strategies, and work collaboratively with the advancement team to expand and strengthen Albek’s culture of Kingdom generosity.

Albek is in a foundational growth stage. This position is not inheriting a mature advancement portfolio; it is helping build one.

The Director of Strategic Partnerships' role is not merely about raising funds; it is about cultivating long-term Kingdom partnerships. Transformational generosity is formed through trust, prayer, alignment, and shared calling. As such, this role emphasizes relational depth before rapid revenue growth, while maintaining clear standards of accountability and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Major Donor Relationship Management: Manage and grow a portfolio of 100–125 major donors through consistent, trust-based engagement, meetings, and CRM tracking.
• Cultivation & Stewardship: Design and execute personalized strategies that deepen donor connection through meaningful touchpoints, events, and ongoing care.
• Fundraising & Revenue Development: Own revenue goals by developing proposals, presenting opportunities, and securing five- and six-figure gifts aligned with mission impact.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with advancement leadership to align donor strategy, messaging, and infrastructure in a growing organization.
• Events & Engagement: Lead and participate in donor events, small gatherings, and travel-based experiences that strengthen relationships and mission exposure.
• Reporting & Accountability: Maintain accurate CRM data and provide regular reporting, forecasts, and portfolio insights.
• Ministry Approach: Engage donors through a Christ-centered approach grounded in prayer, authenticity, and relational ministry. 
• Local and International travel required

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5+ years in major donor development, nonprofit fundraising, advancement, or high-level relationship management.
• Fundraising & Relationship Skills: Proven ability to build and steward major donor relationships and secure five- and six-figure gifts with professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Communication & Technical Skills: Strong storytelling, listening, presenting, and writing abilities, with experience using CRM platforms and moves management systems.
• Professional Competencies: High integrity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with a willingness to travel.
• Faith & Mission Alignment: Demonstrated alignment with the mission, values, and Christian foundation of Albek International.

Salary & Benefits 

• $95,000-$110,000 per year, depending on experience
• Health care stipend available for individual or family
• Flexible hours (Full-time schedule)

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