Youth Encounter seeks a dynamic person to fill the role of Development Division Executive. This person will also direct the Lutheran Youth Encounter Foundation. Youth Encounter is a non-profit with a mission of strengthening the Church through the Christian faith, ministry, and leadership of its youth. This is done in a variety of ways, including sending out relational music ministry teams both nationally and internationally, regional youth events, national youth events, and international and national work crews. Youth Encounter’s annual budget is approximately $6 million.
 
The Development Division Head will be responsible for:
·        securing major gifts from current donors
·        finding and soliciting gifts from new donors
·        creating seminars that will inform donors on planned giving options and working with congregations to present these seminars to perspective donors
·        writing grants and seeking new grants for the organization will be a necessary part of this position.
·        directing the Lutheran Youth Encounter Foundation
·        overseeing leadership of the Development Department
·        ensuring that budgets are met
 
Qualifications for this position are a B.A. and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Development. Training and knowledge of Planned Giving will be extremely helpful. A freedom and a willingness to travel is a must. This person must have a passion for youth ministry and a spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We are looking for an articulate, organized person who can relate to people and passionately share the story of Youth Encounter, and in doing so, motivate people to give significant gifts to further our ministry.
 
For more information on Youth Encounter and to learn more about the ministry we do, please visit our website at www.youthencounter.org. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Youth Encounter, Attn: Ebony, 3490 Lexington Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55126, or email to ebony@youthencounter.org, or fax to the attention of Ebony at 651-287-9689. The goal date to fill this position is August 1, 2007.