Reports to: Development Director 
Location: Hebron, IN (ECM US Office), remote, or hybrid 
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.