Main Responsibilities
● Lead Pars’ development department and its fundraising efforts: tell the story of the
church in Iran and Pars’ role in it, invite the global church to engage and partner with
Pars such that Pars’ annual operational budget is raised.
● Create annual and multiyear development strategies and plans for diversifying and
increasing Pars’ annual income.
● Play the lead role in the “acquisition” of funds within the development department:
i.e. initiating and building relationships, communicating an “ask” to potential donors,
and acting as a “closer.”
● Work towards achieving a sustainable balance of unrestricted and project income,
from a range of channels including: individuals, major donors, trusts, churches,
organizations, events, etc.
● Ensure every partner of Pars is called at least twice a year so that relationships are
developed and updates are given. Most of these calls should be done by the
candidate but he/she can also delegate to others.
● Take a hands-on approach with major donor fundraising by identifying potential
donors.
● Lead the development of creative and innovative prayer and fundraising campaigns
in order to raise the profile of Pars and generate new income.
● With the help of the Director of Operations, create and oversee an optimal structure,
rhythm and team for development efforts: this includes ensuring the timely
submission of grant applications, reports, digital updates, phone calls, events, trips
and visits with donors.
● With the help of the Director of Operations, plan and lead development trips and
events.
● Travel for 4-8 weeks a year, visiting current and prospective partners and donors.
● Contribute to building a culture of excellent communications and fundraising across
Pars’ organisation as a whole.4
● With the help of the Director of Operations and/or other development staff, oversee
and ensure that all data, record keeping and administration related to development is
operating efficiently and effectively, using appropriate tools.
● Regularly report to the Executive Director, the Senior Leadership Team and the board
of trustees about progress made on different development initiatives and fronts, as
well as annual income forecasts.
Main Responsibilities
● Lead Pars’ development department and its fundraising efforts: tell the story of the
church in Iran and Pars’ role in it, invite the global church to engage and partner with
Pars such that Pars’ annual operational budget is raised.
● Create annual and multiyear development strategies and plans for diversifying and
increasing Pars’ annual income.
● Play the lead role in the “acquisition” of funds within the development department:
i.e. initiating and building relationships, communicating an “ask” to potential donors,
and acting as a “closer.”
● Work towards achieving a sustainable balance of unrestricted and project income,
from a range of channels including: individuals, major donors, trusts, churches,
organizations, events, etc.
● Ensure every partner of Pars is called at least twice a year so that relationships are
developed and updates are given. Most of these calls should be done by the
candidate but he/she can also delegate to others.
● Take a hands-on approach with major donor fundraising by identifying potential
donors.
● Lead the development of creative and innovative prayer and fundraising campaigns
in order to raise the profile of Pars and generate new income.
● With the help of the Director of Operations, create and oversee an optimal structure,
rhythm and team for development efforts: this includes ensuring the timely
submission of grant applications, reports, digital updates, phone calls, events, trips
and visits with donors.
● With the help of the Director of Operations, plan and lead development trips and
events.
● Travel for 4-8 weeks a year, visiting current and prospective partners and donors.
● Contribute to building a culture of excellent communications and fundraising across
Pars’ organisation as a whole.4
● With the help of the Director of Operations and/or other development staff, oversee
and ensure that all data, record keeping and administration related to development is
operating efficiently and effectively, using appropriate tools.
● Regularly report to the Executive Director, the Senior Leadership Team and the board
of trustees about progress made on different development initiatives and fronts, as
well as annual income forecasts.