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: 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.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
STATUS: Volunteer: approximately 5 hours per month
REPORTS TO: Grants and Constituent Care Specialist
LOCATION: Remote
TIMEFRAME: Ongoing
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grants Team Volunteer will play a vital role in supporting HopeChest’s mission by assisting in the acquisition of grant funding to sustain and expand our programs and services. As part of the Grants Team, you will contribute your skills and expertise to research funding opportunities, draft compelling grant proposals, and help secure financial support from foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Assist in drafting compelling grant proposals, including narrative sections, budgets, and supporting documents.
- Collaborate with team members to gather necessary information and data for grant applications.
- Conduct thorough reviews and edits of grant proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with funder guidelines.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance grant writing skills and stay updated on best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Detail-oriented with excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
- Prior experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising (preferred but not required).
- Passion for HopeChest’s mission and dedication to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
- Time Commitment: Flexible, but with an average commitment of 5 hours per month.
BENEFITS
- Gain valuable experience in grant-writing and nonprofit development.
- Make a meaningful difference in supporting programs and services that benefit vulnerable communities all over the world.
- Opportunities for professional growth and networking.
STATUS: Volunteer: 4-8 hours per month
REPORTS TO: Development Coordinator
LOCATION: Remote
TIMEFRAME: Ongoing, prefer at least a 3-month commitment
JOB SUMMARY:
The Donor Care Volunteer plays a vital role in supporting Children’s HopeChest’s mission by making sure every first-time donor feels genuinely thanked and every donor feels connected to the impact of their giving. As part of the Development team, you’ll make warm thank-you calls and write personal thank-you notes to donors — and during our year-end campaign, you’ll help power one of the most exciting times of year by making meaningful call connections with donors. Together, these moments help turn a one-time gift into a lasting relationship with HopeChest.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Make warm, personal thank-you calls to recent and first-time donors, following a conversational script.
- Write personalized, handwritten thank-you cards and notes customized to each donor’s actual gift.
- Play a front-line role in HopeChest’s year-end giving campaign, making warm call connections with donors during one of the most impactful seasons of the year.
- Log every call and card the same day in the team’s shared tracking spreadsheet.
- Help identify and steward HopeChest’s most consistent, quietly loyal donors as you grow with the team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Warmth and genuine communication skills, on the phone and on paper.
- Reliability in showing up for your weekly call block or card-writing batch, and logging your work.
- Comfort representing HopeChest’s mission confidently, using approved brand language.
- Prior experience in donor relations, customer care, or nonprofit communications (preferred but not required).
- Passion for HopeChest’s mission and dedication to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
BENEFITS:
- Gain valuable, hands-on experience in donor relations and nonprofit communications.
- Build direct, one-on-one relationships with donors who care about HopeChest’s mission.
- Receive mentorship from HopeChest’s Development team, with exposure to campaigns, the Ambassador Program, and major-gift work.
- Opportunities for professional growth, including a strong reference and transferable skills for future roles in nonprofit work, communications, or client relations.
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.
