Capital Campaign Coordinator

Capital Campaign Coordinator

The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain is a multi-cultural community in the midst of an exciting period of renewal. Currently, we are seeking an inspirational leader to coordinate the capital campaign for rebuilding our historic church that was gutted by fire in January 2005. Both pastor and congregation are fully committed to this initiative as a means to further our mission and ministry. To learn more about our church, visit our website: www.firstbaptistjp.org

Responsibilities:
§ Lead in the organization and facilitation of an ambitious fundraising campaign in a manner that is consistent with our values and vision. Recommend traditional and creative strategies for effective and efficient campaign. Represent FBCJP in a welcoming and professional manner.
§ Work closely with Pastor, Campaign Committee and office staff to ensure timely communication between the campaign and the construction project, as well as unity of vision and message. Keep focus on campaign priorities, benchmarks and timeline.
§ Produce internal and external campaign materials to include brochures, newsletters, press releases and updates/reports.
§ Serve as primary contact for volunteers. Provide volunteers with training and guidance, materials and administrative support to successfully reach set goals. Accompany volunteers and participate in cultivation meetings and solicitations of significance as needed.
§ Monitor campaign progress, support Campaign Committee, attend and arrange details of all committee meetings.
§ Oversee creation and management of donor database and timely donor acknowledgements.
§ Plan and implement fundraising events; including the campaign kick-off, and other events of various sizes. Provide follow up as necessary.
§ Write grant proposals and conduct prospect research in order to identify all potential donors.
§ Assist in creation of campaign budget and track/monitor expenses.
§ Oversee accurate and timely production of financial reports. Ensure procedures and systems for communicating campaign pledge and gift data to church office.
§ Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:
§ BA/BS degree, and 2-3 years of successful development experience (capital campaign experience preferred).
§ Ability to assume leadership role, work independently, prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
§ Ability to embrace and affirm the mission of the church.
§ Excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of development database systems.
§ Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
§ Managerial and organizational skills to ensure the effective and efficient use of personnel and other resources. A superior attention to detail is essential. Demonstrated event management experience.
§ Extraordinary leadership and interpersonal skills to interact with a broad range of donors, volunteers, staff and the general public. Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for campaign meetings and events.
§ Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity to a range of constituents.

Full Time preferable, Part Time negotiable. Duration to depend on campaign needs. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. No benefits available.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a resumé, salary expectations and the names/telephone numbers of three references to: Capital Campaign Coordinator Search, The First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Materials may also be sent by email to: pastor@firstbaptistjp.org For inquiries, call 617-524-3992. Credentials received by April 6,2007 will receive full consideration, however we will review materials until an appropriate candidate is selected.