POSITION SUMMARY:

Through the support of ELCA World Hunger, ELCA Advocacy works in partnership with statewide advocacy ministry networks across the United States to end hunger by engaging directly with local, state and national governments and equipping people of faith to seek justice through advocacy. Each office relates to the synods in their state and works closely with hunger leaders and synod teams.

The Hunger Advocacy Fellow will participate in a 12...

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position represents the Domestic Mission (DM) unit in the territory of the Southeastern Synod, and is responsible for engaging synodical leaders, structures and strategies in the formation and development of Congregational Vitality: "Communities of Jesus that nurture life-changing relationships with God, one another and the world," and reflects the purposes, principles and commitments of the synod, DM and the ELCA as a whole. ...

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Strategic Communications is a team within the Mission Advancement unit responsible for designing, planning and executing effective and integrated marketing, public relations and digital media strategies for the churchwide expression of the ELCA.

Job Purpose

Working as part of the Strategic Communications team in the ELCA, the Communications Specialist supports the growing base of major, mid-level, and regular do...

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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. With over $700 million in assets, MIF fulfills its purpose by providing loans, income-producing investment opportunities and consultative services.

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As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, this position will be responsible for recommending and instituting busine...

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The ELCA Foundation works with the Mission Advancement (MA) unit of the churchwide organization to sustain and grow ministries of the ELCA. With the MA it is responsible for major gifts and deferred giving programs for individual donors and pooled investment opportunities for ELCA related ministries.

Job Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for performing senior-level accounting functions for the ELCA...

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The ELCA Foundation works with the Mission Advancement (MA) unit of the churchwide organization to sustain and grow ministries of the ELCA. With the MA it is responsible for major gifts and deferred giving programs for individual donors and pooled investment opportunities for ELCA related ministries.

Job Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for performing accounting functions for the ELCA Foundation a...

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The Mission Funding Director secures leadership gift revenue in support of the priority fundraising objectives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) as outlined by the directives of the Executive Director of Mission Advancement per the overall direction set forth by the Church Council and decisions of the Churchwide Assembly. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals wit...

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The Mission Funding Director secures leadership gift revenue in support of the priority fundraising objectives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) as outlined by the directives of the Executive Director of Mission Advancement per the overall direction set forth by the Church Council and decisions of the Churchwide Assembly. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals with...

Job Context Information

The ELCA Foundation works with the Mission Advancement (MA) unit of the churchwide organization to sustain and grow ministries of the ELCA. With the MA it is responsible for major gifts and deferred giving programs for individual donors and pooled investment opportunities for ELCA related ministries.

Job Purpose

Among the major functions, this position is responsible for the day to day accounting functions with...

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The Mission Advancement unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) operates within the ELCA national church office in Chicago, focusing on four major roles:

• Direct...

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The Mission Advancement unit is responsible for engaging and communicating with constituents and donors, handling marketing and public relations, and directing our current, deferred and major fund appeals in order to most effectively communicate around a clear identity and mission, while also motivating donors to respond with financial gifts.

ELCA World Hunger is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America working toward a j...

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The Mission Advancement unit is responsible for communicating with constituents and donors, handing marketing and public relations, and directing our current, deferred and major fund appeals in order to most effectively communicate around a clear identity and mission, while also motivating donors to respond with financial gifts.

Job Purpose

The Senior Director of Major Gifts is responsible for creating...

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The Office of the Treasurer manages the financial, business, information technologies, and building management affairs of the churchwide organization. This position is part of the OT-Finance-General Accounting team.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for assisting with the day to day accounting tasks within the general accounting team. This position is responsible for general accounting processes and accou...

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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. This a THREE years contract.

People delivering and supporting technology solutions in a secure, friendly, consistent, and cost-effective...

ELCA Foundation:

The ELCA Foundation is a separately incorporated ministry of the ELCA that provides major gift and planned giving opportunities for individuals and educational and support services in major gift and deferred giving programs to congregations, synods and institutions of this church toward the goal of increasing resources for all the ministries of the ELCA. The Foundation also offers opportunities for congregations and institutions of the ELCA ...

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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.

People delivering and supporting technology solutions in a s...

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Working with Lutheran and ecumenical partners, the Domestic Mission unit of the ELCA will accompany congregations and other communities of Jesus as centers for evangelical mission as they help bring people to a richer understanding of their baptismal vocational call to serve God’s mission in the world. It will partner with synodical and local systems to give priority focus to congregational vitality and leadership. The unit’s work includes con...

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The Office of the Treasurer manages the financial, business, information technologies, and building management affairs of the church wide organization.

Job Purpose

The position of Director for Accounting is responsible for managing the financial accounting monthly closing process and related financial reporting. This includes oversight of the general ledger and all aspects related to internal and external audits...

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Under general direction of the executive, this position works within a newly developed team which embraces work of theological reflection and discernment; social justice; and ecumenical and inter-religious engagement.

Job Purpose

This position has special responsibility for helping to envision and implement new patterns, methods and directions in a fast-changing religious environment. While deepening existing r...

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The ELCA Foundation is a separately incorporated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It provides comprehensive giving opportunities for individuals, and educational and gift planning services to congregations, synods, churchwide ministries and related institutions and agencies of this church. The Foundation also offers opportunities for congregations and institutions of the ELCA to invest in the Endowment Fund Pooled ...

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The ELCA Youth Gathering team and this position is part of the Domestic Mission Unit of the ELCA. Working with Lutheran and ecumenical partners, the Domestic Mission unit of the ELCA will accompany new and renewed congregations as centers for evangelical mission as they help bring people to a richer understanding of their baptismal vocational call to serve God’s mission in the world. It will partner with synodical and local systems to support t...

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Foundation seeks a Regional Gift Planner for the Carolinas.

ELCA Synod Territory includes: North Carolina and South Carolina Synods.

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. G...

POSITION SUMMARY:

Through the support of ELCA World Hunger, ELCA Advocacy works in partnership with statewide advocacy ministry networks across the United States to end hunger by engaging directly with local, state and national governments and equipping people of faith to seek justice through advocacy. Each office relates to the synods in their state and works closely with hunger leaders and synod teams.

The Hunger Advocacy Fellow will participate in...

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• Work areas are China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore; and beyond as assigned

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• Critical/Emergency Care
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• Work alongside local counterparts in providing medical and surgical care to patients.
• Assist medical staff as necessary to improve skills and enhance the care of patients ...

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