The International Division Director of Advancement will act as an extension of the Executive VP of International Advancement, ensuring the strategies and execution of FCA's vision and mission across all four lanes of advancement: donor and board, talent, ministry and international. This role involves overseeing the development and training of systems, processes and resources in relation to advancement while ensuring alignment with FCA's core values and standards globally. This role works collaboratively with the IDVP to fully understand the vision and scope of ministry for the division.   MINISTERIAL DUTIES These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission, and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community
• Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for
• Lead, conduct, and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Vision Casting

• Assist the International Divisional Vice President (IDVP) in casting vision.

• Develop necessary resources and training for staff and leaders to effectively communicate and realize this vision.

Development

• Oversee the development and empowerment of systems, processes, resources and trainings for staff and leaders in the division.

• Develop teams across the division to grow and contextualize resources in each lane of advancement: talent, international, donor and board, and ministry.

• Ministry Advancement Focus: ensure the collaborative development of contextualized ministry resources for E3 and ministry programs.

• Talent Advancement Focus: train and develop leaders as partnerships are identified and renewed.

• International Focus: grow partnerships with aligned US regions through pray, give and go initiatives.

• Donor and Board Focus: contextualize and train leaders on biblical fundraising and leadership boards.

Collaboration and Connectivity

• Work closely with the Divisional Directors of Sport and Administration to ensure global consistency and connectivity in ministry.

• Ensure ongoing coaching and support for divisional staff and leaders to strategically execute ministry across all four lanes of advancement.

• Partner with the aligned US Regional Directors of International Advancement (RDIA).

• Collaborate with EVP of Advancement and IDVP on strategies, training and resources for international advancement.

 

Qualifications

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• The ability to analyze data and use information to make decisions that support the ministry.

People and Systems Analysis

• Knowledge and experience with the organization of people, processes, and systems to accomplish organizational objectives.

Communication Skills

• Can effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and feelings verbally and in writing.
• Can speak publicly in a manner that inspires and motivates others to act. Expresses self in clear, concise, and understandable manner.

Self-Management

• Must be able to manage themselves and their workload without intensive oversight.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Analyzes problems, generates alternatives, implements solutions, and follows up.

Fast Learner

• Must be able to learn new information and apply it to practical situations.

Values

• Represents the FCA Core Values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Leadership

• Can create plans and lead a team of people to accomplish ministry goals.
• Can effectively lead all aspects of the lifecycle of a project.