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Director of Development

Unconventional Business Network is looking for an experienced Director of Development to develop strong profitable and mutually beneficial relationships for our nonprofit ministry. The mission of UBN is to glorify God by helping others learn, model, and teach biblical principles in their workplace. You will be the one to ensure that our business is well funded, through donations, sponsorships, grants, giving campaigns, fundraising events, and legacy giving.

We are looking for someone passionate about bringing biblical truths and faith into the workplace and lives our core values represented in the acronym Be Bold:

B is for Biblically Grounded.  We are lifelong students of scripture with a Biblical worldview and a commitment towards applying scripture to our lives and work situations.

E is for Excellence. We recognize that our success comes from God. In return we strive to work wholeheartedly as unto the Lord, giving Him the credit and glory.

B is for Business-Minded. We understand the small business community because many of us are former businesspersons with real life business experience, while others bring skills and talents to the table that complement the small business mindset. 

O is for Open to God-Sized Possibilities. We boldly and resiliently ask God to lead our charge, adapting when necessary, collaborating with likeminded organizations when possible, and relying on God to do the impossible through us. 

L is for Loving Others. We strive to mirror God’s relational love for us by loving each other and those he brings us in contact with from the small business community. 

D is for Driven by a Divine Purpose.  We are passionate about the faith + work movement because we believe God has a purpose and a plan for every small business. 

The area of responsibility for this role is critical to develop relationships with the right people to help fund our ministry. This person needs to be comfortable calling on CEOs, small business owners, and high-level executives. They need to be adept at listening to prospects and discerning win/win solutions.

This is a small ministry that will require a collaborative effort with the other team members.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate, develop and expand major donor, sponsor, community, and partner relationships to maximize engagement and commitment with UBN
  • Support our financial partners in prayer and encouragement
  • Prospect, develop, acquire, and retain major donors to underwrite UBN’s existing and expanding network (this is aligned with contacts also being made by Founder/CEO)
  • Develop UBN awareness and participation to retain and acquire Sponsors throughout Event cities
  • Identify foundations, develop grant proposals, and secure funding from foundations
  • Determine appropriate small and large fundraising events to accomplish goals
  • Help develop effective giving campaigns and the necessary follow through to secure long term giving commitments
  • Learn and work with those who can help us develop longer term legacy gifts and endowment opportunities
  • Participate in the development and implementation of major fundraising and business strategies and initiatives

Preferred Requirements

  • Proven experience as Development director, Sales Manager, Business Development, Relationship Manager or equivalent position
  • Experience raising money for nonprofits
  • Spiritually mature
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales goals and quotas
  • Excellent relationship and recruiting abilities
  • Outstanding communication and people skills
  • Familiarity with MS Office and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM)
  • BS/BA in Business Administration or Communications or relevant field; MS/MA will be a plus

To apply for this position contact Rick Boxx at rick@unconventionalbusiness.org or 913.302.6226.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Workflow Optimization – we are looking for someone who can review our customer journey processes, identifying the gaps and inefficiencies, and helping design and automate workflows that allows customers to be better served and staff to be more efficient. This would be on a project basis. Email volunteers@unconventionalbusiness.org for more information.

Bookkeeping assistance – we need someone familiar with Quickbooks who can enter deposits, accounts payable, invoice clients, and reconcile bank accounts. Estimated 5-10 hours a week. Email volunteers@unconventionalbusiness.org for more information.

Forum Leaders – we are looking for volunteer group facilitators to lead our monthly Forum meetings. These meetings have a great impact on the lives of business leaders. Typically, over a breakfast or lunch time in a local conference room, these meetings provide video training, discussion time, and networking to help business leaders better integrate their faith and the Bible into their work. Email membership@unconventionalbusiness.org for more information.

Event Volunteers – we usually need help with registration, event setup, greeting, and tearing down at our events in Kansas City and in Des Moines. Contact events@unconventionalbusiness.org for more information.

About Working Here

We are Biblical

We are lifelong students of scripture with a Biblical worldview and an eye towards applying scripture to work situations.

We are Ethical

We strive to do what we say we will do and to do the right thing all the time regardless of the cost. We have integrity. We are honest. We admit when we make mistakes.

We Are Business-Minded

We understand the small business community because many of us are former businesspersons with real life business experience, while others bring skills and talents to the table that complement the small business mindset.

We are Open to Possibilites

We boldly and resiliently ask God to lead our charge, adapting when necessary, collaborating with likeminded organizations when possible, and relying on God to do the impossible through us. 

We Love Others

We strive to mirror God’s relational love for us by loving each other and those he brings us in contact with from the small business community.

We are Driven by a Higher Purpose

We are passionate about the faith + work movement because we believe God has a purpose and a plan for every small business.

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