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Job Description

Job Description

Duties

Under the supervision of the Director, Major Gift Cultivation, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ Development department located at the International Disability Center.  Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to :

• Ministry Development

Work closely with Director, Major Gift Cultivation to develop and execute a successful development plan for his / her region

Work closely with Director, Major Gift Cultivation and other key JAF executive staff to ensure major donor acknowledgement and cultivation

Oversee responses to incoming major donor correspondence

Qualifications

Compensation $65,000 - $75,000

This is a hybrid position (Mon, Tue, and Thu in our Agoura Hills office, Wed and Fri are remote).

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below).

MINISTRY LIFE :

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus

CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT :

Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes :

Active Participation – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilities

Continuous Growth – Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry

Culture of Belonging Approach – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding

Integration of Faith and Work – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work

Below outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.

BIBLICAL COMMISSION :

Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14 : 21-23 (NIV)

VISION :

A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION :

To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

VALUES :

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