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.
You may apply for a position in three ways:
Open Positions
There are no open positions at this time.
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Development
JOB STATUS: Full-time, Salaried
COMPENSATION: $40,000 – $50,000
JOB SUMMARY:
Children’s HopeChest is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Development Coordinator to join our Development Team. This role exists to serve entry-level donors and ensure the engine of our fundraising operation runs smoothly — freeing our gift officers and senior leaders to focus on high-value donor relationships and strategy. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and eager to learn the craft of nonprofit fundraising from the ground up. This is an excellent entry point for someone who wants to grow into a major gifts or development strategy career in the nonprofit sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Annual Fund Program Execution (30%): Execute all annual fund campaigns under the strategic direction of the VP of Development, including:
- Year-end giving campaign
- Mid-year giving campaign
- All other campaign-driven donor outreach
- Oversee email lists, schedule sends, and track campaign performance metrics in coordination with the marketing dept.
- Pull post-campaign reports and summarize results for team review
- Maintain campaign calendars and ensure all deadlines are met
Donor Engagement & Stewardship (25%):
- Conduct outbound calls to all sponsors giving to two or more children at partnership launches, ensuring a warm, mission-aligned first touchpoint
- Manage donor acknowlegement process for entry-level donors — ensuring timely, accurate, and personalized thank-you letters and gift receipts
- Support cultivation touchpoints for donors in partnership with Gift Officers and VP of Development
- Assist with donor communications that reinforce mission connection and inspire continued support
Event Planning & Execution (30%):
- Coordinate logistics for donor events, including point-of-entry events, regional engagement events, and cutivation gatherings
- Manage vendor relationships, venue coordination, RSVPs, communications, and day-of execution
- Support donor vision trip logistics in coordination with Gift Officers — including itineraries, pre/post-trip donor communications, and in-country partner coordination
- Track event attendance, engagement, and follow-up actions in the CRM
Proposal & Communications Support (15%):
- Draft donor proposals, meeting briefs, and cultivation materials for the VP of Development and Gift Officers
- Assist in developing donor-facing materials that communicate mission impact
- Support the HopeChest Ambassadors (P2P) Program with onboarding coordination, communications, and results tracking
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Development Coordinator may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by the VP of Development in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0-2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development operations, communications, or a related field; internship or volunteer experience welcomed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — capable of drafting clear, compelling donor-facing content
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with a donor CRM (e.g., Salesforce) a plus
- Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through with minimal supervision
- Mature Christian faith, exhibiting a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Exceptionally high level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity
- Passionate commitment to HopeChest’s mission and core values, supported by a servant’s heart
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment characterized by growth and change
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires occasional travel, primarily domestic, to support donor events and team initiatives. Travel may represent approximately 5-10% of the total work schedule. All travel will be in compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
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 options
- 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.
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing
JOB STATUS: Full-time, Salaried
COMPENSATION: $70,000-$75,000
JOB SUMMARY:
We’re seeking a mission-driven content storyteller, with a deep Christian faith who can translate complex ideas into emotionally resonant narratives that educate, inspire, and build trust. You’ll be responsible for developing content that centers on the human experience—whether it’s a human story or brand campaign. Your north star is empathy, and your superpower is creativity.
The Manager, Content, Social & Video Strategy will lead the strategy, development, and execution of compelling storytelling and content creation across all channels. You will lead content strategy, content calendar, and content development. You will also be responsible for social media community management and influencer partnerships. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution, driving the creative direction while also creating and executing brand storytelling across channels.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage a cross-channel content strategy, including but not limited to (social, blog, video, web, email) that supports brand and organizational goals.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft messaging for leadership and various audiences while maintaining a consistent brand voice and adapting tone appropriately for each audience and channel.
- Lead content-related project management across the marketing team, develop creative briefs, manage content calendar, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration for campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
- Optimize content for SEO, AEO, engagement, and shareability.
- Contribute and participate in special events such as the Global Partner Conference and other development events.
- Oversee full video production pipeline including creative direction, scripting, editing and managing videographer.
- Produce in-house: presentations, branded templates, event and other printed collateral, web, email, social and short form video and reels content.
- Own the day-to-day community management for all social media platforms, including planning, creating and publishing social content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.).
- Develop influencer strategy including managing influencer relations, content development and strategic use of their content.
TOOLS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Project Management Tools
- Social media platforms (Meta Suite, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or other content tools
- Social media scheduling and analytics tools
- Google Analytics, Looker, or similar reporting tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A committed Christian with a deep commitment to the mission and core values of Children’s HopeChest, and agreement with the organization’s Statement of Faith
- Ability to form strategic recommendations and program optimizations based on data, industry trends, and best practices
- Superb cross-functional collaborator with the ability to build strong working relationships and clearly communicate ideas and project updates to colleagues
- Strong writing skills, including short-form copywriting skills, website copy, social media copy, and press releases (preferred, not required), with the ability to flex across channels and style to reflect the brand voice
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Passion for human and mission storytelling through a Christian lens
- Graphic design, video editing, and photography skills
- Influencer strategy and management
- Experience leading social community management, social content publishing, and using social analytics tools
- Proven experience leading video production from concept to completion, including creative brief development, scripting, creative direction, production coordination, and editing oversight
- Proven track record of driving content strategy, developing multi-channel content, including brief creation, content creation and execution of compelling storytelling that captures the hearts, and minds of your key audience
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The position will not include travel as a regular part of the job expectations. Limited international travel to countries where we operate for content capture.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must apply only through RedBalloon.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
STATUS: INTERNSHIP – 10-12 HOURS WEEKLY
REPORTS TO: BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: REMOTE
TIMEFRAME: SIX-MONTH INTERNSHIP
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you seeking to gain experience in your field? Are you passionate about eliminating the cycle of poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world?
The Social Media Intern position presents a meaningful opportunity to use your marketing, storytelling, and graphic design skills while gaining hands-on experience. (This is an intern position. There will be no compensation or pay with this position.)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily engagement with followers and partners through “likes” and comments on posts relevant to our mission
- Actively engaging with hashtags HopeChest uses
- Creating platform-specific content for each of HopeChest’s platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest)
- Reaching out to partners who are traveling or following them to repost their content
- Finding relevant content on other nonprofit or news sites for us to share
- Turning quotes relevant to HopeChest’s mission into compelling graphics
- Making “bundles” of supporting social media posts for Board Members / HopeChest Partnership Leaders / travelers
- Keeping in touch with social media trends
- Creating library of graphics for future social media use
- Using social media analytics to suggest decisions on future social posts
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A degree in (or in process) in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or similar area
- Experience using and knowledge of most social media platforms (especially Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Able to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- Strong grasp on grammar and excellent storytelling and writing skills
- Strong research skills, and analytical and critical thinking skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment
- Possess the skills of being organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
- Capability of calling in for meetings using Skype or Ring Central or Google Hangouts
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- You have a passion for alleviating global poverty through holistic and sustainable community development
- You are a Christian with a deep commitment to the mission of Children’s HopeChest
THE PERKS
- Flexible schedule
- A recommendation letter for your next employer from our Branding and Communications Manager (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Recommendations and endorsements on your LinkedIn profile (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Hands-on mentorship throughout the social media internship
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The position will not include travel as a regular part of the job expectations. Future travel to job related countries is possible.
STATUS: INTERNSHIP – 10 HOURS MONTHLY
REPORTS TO: DONOR ADVISING TEAM
LOCATION: REMOTE
TIMEFRAME: SIX MONTH INTERNSHIP
Are you seeking to gain experience in your field? Are you passionate about eliminating the cycle of poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world?
The Grant Writing Intern position presents a meaningful opportunity to use your copywriting skills, while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit grant-writing and researching. (This is an intern position. There will be no compensation or pay with this position.)
JOIN OUR MISSION:
Children’s HopeChest exists to glorify God by releasing the potential of orphaned and impoverished children and their communities. We do this through partnerships that cultivate sustainable two-way transformation.
Specifically, we engage communities in long-term partnerships that:
- Empower local leaders to provide food, medical care, and hope to their communities, while sharing the gospel.
- Address the complex causes of poverty, including material, spiritual, emotional, social, economic, and educational needs.
- Put systems in place to reduce, and eventually eliminate, poverty in all of its forms.
- Tend to children’s holistic needs for survival, community, education, and employment.
- Transform the lives of the partnering community members through exposure, education, relationship, service, and perhaps most importantly, instilling hope.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Assist in researching potential grant and foundation opportunities
- Write compelling copy for LOI’s and grant applications
- Work with Marketing and Donor Relations Team to hit grant deadlines throughout the grant application process
THE PERKS:
- Flexible schedule
- A beaming recommendation letter for your next employer from our Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
- Recommendations and endorsements on your LinkedIn profile
- Hands-on mentorship throughout the grant-writing process
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION:
- Four-year degree (or pursuing a degree) in English, Journalism, Communications, or similar area
- Experience writing and submitting grants (preferred)
- You have the ability to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- You have strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills
You have the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment - You are organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
- If you are remote, you are capable of calling in for meetings using Skype or Ring Central or Google Hangouts
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR CHILDREN’S HOPECHEST:
- You have a passion for alleviating global poverty through holistic and sustainable community development
- You are a Christian with a deep commitment to the mission of Children’s HopeChest
STATUS: INTERNSHIP
BENEFITS: NO
REPORTS TO: BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
TIMEFRAME: SIX-MONTH INTERNSHIP (12 hours a week)
LOCATION: REMOTE
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you seeking to gain experience in your field? Are you passionate about eliminating the cycle of poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world?
The Social Media Intern position presents a meaningful opportunity to use your marketing, storytelling, and graphic design skills while gaining hands-on experience. (This is an intern position. There will be no compensation or pay with this position.)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily engagement with followers and partners through “likes” and comments on posts relevant to our mission
- Actively engaging with hashtags HopeChest uses
- Creating platform-specific content for each of HopeChest’s platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest)
- Reaching out to partners who are traveling or following them to repost their content
- Finding relevant content on other nonprofit or news sites for us to share
- Turning quotes relevant to HopeChest’s mission into compelling graphics
- Making “bundles” of supporting social media posts for Board Members / HopeChest Partnership Leaders / travelers
- Keeping in touch with social media trends
- Creating library of graphics for future social media use
- Using social media analytics to suggest decisions on future social posts
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A degree in (or in process) in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or similar area
- Experience using and knowledge of most social media platforms (especially Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Able to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- Strong grasp on grammar and excellent storytelling and writing skills
- Strong research skills, and analytical and critical thinking skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment
- Possess the skills of being organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
- Capability of calling in for meetings using Skype or Ring Central or Google Hangouts
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- You have a passion for alleviating global poverty through holistic and sustainable community development
- You are a Christian with a deep commitment to the mission of Children’s HopeChest
THE PERKS
- Flexible schedule
- A recommendation letter for your next employer from our Branding and Communications Manager (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Recommendations and endorsements on your LinkedIn profile (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Hands-on mentorship throughout the social media internship
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The position will not include travel as a regular part of the job expectations. Future travel to job related countries is possible.
