Donor Engagement Coordinator en Forrest Johnson

Help The Persecuted is a dynamic international ministry with a mission to rescue, restore, and rebuild the lives of persecuted Christians, principally in the Islamic world. We exist because of a hard truth: all over the Islamic World, converts to Christianity are losing everything—their children, their families, their livelihoods, their homes, and their safety. Together with faithful supporters, we rescue those in danger, restore the brokenhearted, and rebuild lives with spiritual and practical support. Our goal is long-term discipleship that empowers the persecuted church to flourish, even in hostile regions.

Help The Persecuted (HTP) is seeking a part time Donor Engagement Coordinator to join our Advancement team, a team that works to mobilize and steward the relationships, prayer support, and financial resources needed so that no persecuted Christian is turned away due to lack of support. As the administrative right hand to the Donor Engagement Director, this person will serve in a vital role that enables leadership to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our generous supporters. We’re looking for a problem solver with strength in project management, organization, and administration, and who thrives when creating systems and processes that manage essential details without losing sight of the mission.

Responsibilities of the Donor Engagement Coordinator will include but are not limited to the following:

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Maintain and update the donor database with accuracy and confidentiality

• Process donor information, track giving history, and manage communications

• Prepare thank-you letters, impact reports, and personalized donor correspondence on behalf of the Donor Engagement Director

• Support donor recognition and cultivation activities

• Assist with donor event logistics including invitations, RSVPs, and follow-up

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to development leadership

• Schedule donor meetings and manage calendars

• Track deadlines and provide proactive reminders

• Reconcile donations, pledges, and gifts

• Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical)

• Coordinate and manage travel details for the Donor Engagement Director, including but not limited to airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, and meetings

Event Planning & Execution

• Coordinate donor appreciation events and fundraising activities

• Manage event logistics for a variety of small (i.e. dinner parties) and large events, coordinating vendors, venues, materials, and more

• Track registrations and provide post-event follow-up

• Assist with special projects including donor recognition gifts

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain donor records in the CRM system (HubSpot)

• Generate donor activity reports, campaign performance, and giving trends

• Conduct donor research and ensure data integrity

• Track and report key performance indicators related to development, highlighting important metrics and details for the team

Special Projects & Hands-On Support

• Prepare donor gift packages and seasonal fundraising mailings

• Assist with grant applications and foundation relations

• Provide flexible, hands-on support for ministry needs as they arise

• Unquestioning alignment with Help The Persecuted’s Statement of Faith and eagerness to serve within a mission-driven, growing organization

• Bachelor’s degree is preferable; an equivalent number of years of practical experience will be considered

• 2-3 years experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or related work is highly preferred

• Experience in Christian ministry or faith-based organization strongly preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); spreadsheet creation and maintenance required

• Proficiency with CRM systems; HubSpot experience is ideal but not required

• Comfortable learning and using new technology platforms, including AI tools such as Claude/ChatGPT

• Experience with Zoom and virtual meeting support

• Skilled in assisting with travel coordination and event management

• Familiarity with project management practices and maintaining operational systems

• Strong organizational, written, and communication skills, including ability to draft and send emails on behalf of leadership

• Self-starter with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Resourceful and innovative, able to adjust readily to a new projects and initiatives

• Able to work independently and remotely, attending in-person meetings weekly and as needed
   

Desired Characteristics of Applicants

When Help The Persecuted reviews applicants for an open position, we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of HTP and fully utilizing the spiritual gifts and talents as individuals.

• Christian.  We believe that to contribute to our mission it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant Christian faith.

• Called.  Work at HTP is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee should sense the call of God on his or her life work within the ministry.

• Competent.  In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.

• Committed.  Because of HTP’s high standards and its belief in good stewardship, it is essential that all employees manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole.

Help The Persecuted (HTP) is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of HTP as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations. 

This job posting is being managed by Forrest Johnson Recruiting on behalf of Help The Persecuted.