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
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Gifts Officer builds and nurtures relationships with donors giving between $1,000 and $4,999 annually, with a focus on increasing retention, growing gift size, and developing the pipeline for major gifts. This role requires both relational and entrepreneurial skills to thrive within HopeChest’s unique donor development model. In addition to managing a portfolio, the Gifts Officer contributes to broader development initiatives that strengthen Children’s HopeChest’s overall fundraising capacity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Portfolio Management (60%)
- Manage a portfolio of 300 mid-level prospects, qualifying major donor prospects
- Execute personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies
- Conduct 12+ meaningful donor contacts weekly
- Achieve annual retention rate of 75%+ and portfolio growth of 20%+
- Identify and qualify major gift prospects
- Domestic travel to meet with donors
- Plan and attend regional domestic events (usually in concert with domestic donor meetings)
- Plan and attend international donor vision trips (1-2 per year initially, growing to 4 per year within 3 years)
- Other duties as assigned
Development Strategy (40%)
- Design and manage regional donor events
- Manage and grow a portfolio of HopeChest Ambassadors (P2P fundraisers)
- Create donor proposals and value propositions
- Support donor acquisition initiatives
- Build regional networks for prospect development
- Collaborate with church partnership program
- Contribute to team strategy and reporting
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years fundraising or relevant relationship management experience
- Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with CRM systems and wealth screening tools
- Ability to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of CRM function
- Mature Christian faith, exhibiting a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Exceptionally high level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity
- Passionate commitment to CHC’s mission and core values supported by a servant’s heart
- Performs functions with exceptional attention to detail, appropriateness and accuracy
- Self-starter and results-oriented
- Intelligent listener and good interpersonal communicator
- Professional demeanor in written and oral communication
- Ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth and change
- Team-oriented and ability to effectively work with multiple teams
- Disciplined with priorities
- Ability to support others’ objectives as own
- Comfortable in relating to a wide variety of people and personalities
- Works well under stress and deadline pressures
- Valid and Current US Passport
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grit
- Presentation and strong communications skills
- Ability to articulate effectively, intelligently, credibly, and passionately the story of CHC
- Highly developed capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of strategies, programs and activities, and to make appropriate adjustments
- Ability to create, implement, evaluate, and maintain effective donor engagement activities
- Ability to ask for a gift of support from a potential donor
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with mid-level or major gifts programs
- Knowledge of donor motivation and lifecycle management
- Event planning and execution experience
- Nonprofit or faith-based organization background
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with international organizations
- Experience traveling internationally for business and/or missions
- Successful experience and track record in non-profit fundraising
- Experience calling, meeting with, and cultivating current and potential donors
SUCCESS METRICS
- Portfolio retention rate
- Average gift increases
- Major gift transitions (10-15 annually)
- Contact activity goals
- Revenue targets ($446K Year 1)
- Event participation and outcomes
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 + performance bonus opportunity
- Benefits: Comprehensive package valued at 25% of base salary
- Professional development allowance
- Travel reimbursement
- Remote work flexibility
BENEFITS AND SALARY
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 and FSA 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.
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.
