Portfolio Development Manager, Growth Offices - 2025936

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

 

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

 

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

 

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

 

 

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

 

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

World Relief seeks a Portfolio Development Manager (PDM), Growth Offices, to support a portfolio of 10 small and midsize U.S. offices as they grow their private fundraising capacity and strengthen local engagement. As the primary liaison between the home office and this designated portfolio, the PDM partners closely with office leaders and local Advancement staff to build sustainable fundraising strategies, develop revenue-generating skills, and activate private revenue growth. In this role, you'll provide hands-on coaching and guidance across donor development, church partnerships, major donor fundraising, and other private fundraising initiatives. The PDM serves as a trusted advisor and relationship builder, helping offices navigate growth opportunities while aligning local fundraising efforts with World Relief's broader mission and goals. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and coach diverse stakeholders, and a passion for developing teams as they expand their fundraising effectiveness. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of relationship management, capacity building, strategic planning, and mission-driven leadership.