Director of Community-to-Community Partnerships

Children’s HopeChest is headquartered in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our physical space is a reflection of our culture: open, bright, and designed to support the work of our teams in the U.S. and across the globe. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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1. By submitting your resume and cover letter through the form

2. By emailing a resume and cover letter to HR@hopechest.org

3. By mailing a resume and cover letter to:

Children’s HopeChest

PO Box 1190

Palmer Lake, CO 80133

*Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.*

Director of Community-to-Community Partnerships LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO

Senior Vice President of Community-to-Community Engagement

JOB STATUS

Full-time, Salaried

COMPENSATION

$58,000-$65,000

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Community-to-Community Partnerships is responsible for the vision of the department and cultivating healthy, thriving partnerships between Children’s HopeChest CarePoints and its church and school partners. This role develops and implements strategic Partnership Development Plans designed to deepen engagement, strengthen relationships, increase sponsorship participation and retention, expand partner visit opportunities, and generate designated revenue for community development initiatives.

Working closely with HopeChest Partnership Leaders (HPLs), in-country teams, sponsors, and Advancement staff, this position ensures that Community-to-Community partnerships remain vibrant, transformational, and aligned with the vision, mission, and values of Children’s HopeChest.

In the future, Director of Community-to-Community Partnerships provides leadership and accountability to a part-time team member responsible for sponsorship engagement and retention across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Development Planning

• Create, implement, and evaluate annual Partnership Development Plans for all currents church and school partners
• Establish clear goals and measurable outcomes related to sponsorship growth, sponsorship retention, partner engagement, travel participation, project fundraising, and spiritual transformation
• Develop strategies that encourage mutual transformation within both the CarePoint community and partner organizations
• Utilize partnership metrics and feedback to refine strategies and increase effectiveness

Partnership Engagement

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for Community-to-Community partnerships
• Facilitate quarterly HopeChest Huddles with HopeChest Partnership Leaders (HPLs) and in-country Community Relationship Managers (CRM)
• Strengthen communication and story sharing between U.S. partners and in-country teams
• Equip HPLs and partnership leadership teams to maximize engagement opportunities within their churches and schools
• Support collaboration between Donor Development team and partnerships

Sponsorship Development

• Develop strategies to increase sponsorship participation within existing partnerships
• Implement initiatives to improve sponsorship retention and engagement
• Collaborate with the Sponsorship Engagement Specialist to identify opportunities for sponsor connection and growth
• Utilize sponsorship data and trends to proactively address retention challenges

Partner Visits and Travel Strategy

• Collaborate with the Travel Team to develop annual partner visit strategies for each partnership
• Identify opportunities to utilize travel experiences to strengthen relationships, increase sponsorship engagement, and inspire greater participation
• Support HPLs and partnership teams in maximizing the transformational impact of partner visits

Designated Giving and Project Fundraising

• Partner with churches and HPLs to identify and implement strategies for CarePoint project fundraising
• Assist in the development of fundraising plans aligned with the CarePoint’s strategic priorities
• Encourage generosity through storytelling, vision casting, and relationship building

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to the part-time Sponsorship Engagement Specialist
• Ensure sponsorship engagement initiatives align with broader partnership development goals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, relationship management, ministry leadership, account management, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and growing long-term partnerships
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills
• Exceptional communication and facilitation abilities
• Experience leading meetings and presenting to groups
• High competency in CRM systems and data-driven decision making
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across diverse cultures and organizational structures

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Mature Christian faith exhibiting a consistent witness for Jesus Christ * Passionate commitment to Children’s HopeChest vision, mission, and values * Exceptional relational intelligence and emotional maturity * Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills * Results-oriented with a commitment to accountability * Collaborative leader who works effectively across departments * Creative problem solver with the ability to adapt and innovate * Professional demeanor in written and verbal communication * Ability to balance multiple priorities with excellence TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Approximately 5% travel, including:

• Domestic travel to partner meetings
• Participation in international partner visits as needed to strengthen Community-to-Community relationships

TEAM CULTURE

Every member of the Advancement Team is expected to embrace and cultivate the following values:

* Dependence on God – Our strength, character, wisdom, and fruitfulness flow from our relationship with Christ. Prayer and the fruit of the Spirit shape our work and interactions.

* Relationships – Authentic relationships are the catalyst to partnership. We invest deeply in teammates, staff, and prospective partners.

* Grit – We pursue excellence with passion, perseverance, courage, and resilience.

* Team – We celebrate one another’s successes, support one another through challenges, and believe collaboration is essential to accomplishing our mission.

* Innovation -We continually seek creative ways to build transformative Community-to-Community partnerships.

Every Advancement Team member is responsible for protecting and strengthening this culture. Negativity, siloed thinking, and behaviors that undermine trust or collaboration are inconsistent with who we strive to be.

Please review HopeChest’s Compass to understand and seek alignment with our vision, mission, and values.

SALARY and BENEFITS

Children’s HopeChest is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company’s core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:

• Health insurance with HSA option
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. Children’s HopeChest reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.