Reports to: Development Director
Location: Hebron, IN (ECM US Office), remote, or hybrid; must live in or close to the NWI Region
Schedule: ~20 hours/week (Mon–Thurs 830a-1p CT; occasional Sundays/evenings)
Compensation: Support-raising role (minimum 50% of wages raised by staff member)
Position Summary
The Church Engagement Director builds and strengthens partnerships between ECM and churches by cultivating new relationships, deepening existing ones, and connecting churches to meaningful ministry opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Church Engagement
Identify and connect with new churches
Build and maintain relationships with existing church partners
Present ECM’s mission and partnership opportunities
Recruit and support church liaisons/primary contacts
Grant Management
Research and pursue grant opportunities
Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports
Maintain grant calendar and supporting documentation
Mission Trip Coordination
Plan and coordinate mission trips (logistics, communication, budgets)
Support participant fundraising and preparation
Manage pre- and post-trip communication and reporting
Team & Development Support
Collaborate on fundraising strategy and events
Maintain accurate church and donor records
Participate in team meetings and organizational activities
Qualifications
Committed Christian aligned with ECM’s mission, values, and Statement of Faith
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Experience in fundraising or nonprofit development preferred
Highly organized, self-motivated, and dependable
Comfortable with basic office and database tools
Travel Requirements
Domestic travel at least twice monthly (primarily Midwest, occasional out-of-state)
Occasional international travel (Africa) as needed
Resume and Cover Letter may be submitted to developmentdirector@ecmafrica.org