Job Summary

Grounded in our purpose and priorities, the executive for administration will serve as the chief operating officer of the organization, managing daily operations to allow the Church to carry out the strategies that it establishes. The incumbent in this position will ensure the operational work and spending of the organization is aligned with the organizations purpose and goals. The EA will support the work of the Presiding Bishop especially in day to day ...

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is working toward a vision of, “A world experiencing the difference God’s grace and life in Christ makes for all people and creation.” The ELCA Innovation Lab is a path forward and space for the church to generate ideas, unleash creativity and create positive change in the world God so loves. The Lab champions and drives 1) organizational change and innovation culture; 2) the development of new and useful t...

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Responsible for overseeing a comprehensive prospect management and engagement program focused on the implementation and maximization of tools and methods to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, prospective donors and leadership volunteers for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Purpose and Scope

The Director of Prospect Development will be responsible for directing prospect i...

Job Purpose

Under general direction of the executive, this position works as part of a team within the Office of the Presiding Bishop which embraces work of theology, diversity, justice, and relations. This position provides Churchwide direction, strategic planning, and coordination of programs, education, and outreach in the areas of racial equity and inclusion. It supports the Presiding Bishop and this church’s commitment to anti-racism. It directs and supports the ...

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Grounded in our purpose and priorities, the home area of Christian Community and Leadership (CCL) helps the ELCA reach and engage new, younger and more diverse people, welcoming them into the Christian faith. To this end, we will energize and engage our core membership and work with the whole of the ELCA to recruit, develop and deploy the leadership, both lay and rostered, that the church needs to fulfill its purpose of spreading the gospel and...

Job Context Information

Grounded in our purpose and priorities, the home area of Christian Community and Leadership (CCL) helps the ELCA reach and engage new, younger and more diverse people, welcoming them into the Christian faith. To this end, we will energize and engage our core membership and work with the whole of the ELCA to recruit, develop and deploy the leadership, both lay and rostered, that the church needs to fulfill its purpose of spreading the gospel and ...

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The Mission Investment Fund’s primary purpose is to support the establishment and growth of ELCA congregations, synods and affiliated ministries. This is accomplished by providing loans, income producing investment opportunities and consultative services via the various products offered by the Mission Investment Fund.

Job Purpose

The Analyst underwrites primarily commercial and some consumer loan applications a...

Job Context

Grounded in our purpose and priorities, the home area of Christian Community and Leadership (CCL) helps the ELCA reach and engage new, younger and more diverse people, welcoming them into the Christian faith. To this end, we will energize and engage our core membership and work with the whole of the ELCA to recruit, develop and deploy the leadership, both lay and rostered, that the church needs to fulfill its purpose of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ...

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Information Technology (IT) provides technology services, support and solutions to drive the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and ensure that the data sources of the enterprise systems inform and support the strategic direction and intent of the churchwide organization.

Information Technology strives to achieve its commitment to service: People delivering and supporting purposeful technology solutions in a secur...

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Development Services serves as the constituent data management team of the ELCA and is responsible for ensuring that all information entered in our CRM is accurate, complete, and consistent. Further, the team ensures that all reporting is accurate, useful, timely, insightful, and meets the ELCA’s data-use policies.

Job Purpose

The Data Analyst will work with all teams within the ELCA, and occasional external partners, to imple...

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The Development team is part of the Office of the Bishop in the Operations home area and is responsible for planning and implementing effective and integrated fundraising through marketing and communications strategies, donor stewardship, and building relationships with our congregations and synods for Mission Support. This vital team shares the stories of the many ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

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The Donor Engagement team collaborates with internal and external partners to: manage fundraising and grant-making operations for Fund for Leaders and mission personnel sponsorship; manage major donor events; coordinate grant-seeking relationships with corporations and foundations; and create and implement effective and seamless strategies, policies and procedures for stewardship of all ELCA donors.

Job Purpose

As a member of th...

The Regional Gift Planner (RGP) will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and securing planned and current gifts from individuals in support of churchwide ministries, congregations, synods and other ELCA-related ministries. Gift planners work in partnership with synods, ELCA related organizations and institutions to expand the network of prospective donors, increase support for ELCA-related ministries and present opportunities to invest in the Endowment Fund Pooled Trust. ...

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The Episcopal Church Building Fund (ECBF) assists Episcopal congregations and ministries through mission-focused financing of capital projects. This includes providing loans for a variety of projects, from construction to renovation, purchase of land or buildings, refinancing and "green" or accessible building improvements.

Job Purpose

On behalf of ECBF and its partner, Mission Investment Fund (...