Reporting to the Advancement Director, you will develop, cultivate, and secure major partnerships with churches, ministries, and aligned organisations. You will build trusted relationships with senior pastors, denominational leaders, and Christian organisations, helping to generate significant investment in Alphacrucis mission of raising leaders who transform neighbourhoods and nations. Relationship & Portfolio Development Manage a portfolio of churches, ministries, and organisations Build and steward relationships with senior pastors and Christian leaders Lead strategic conversations to strengthen long-term partnerships Church Partnerships Grow a national network of church partners Develop structured partnership programs Strengthen engagement across Pentecostal and broader Christian networks Organisational Giving Build relationships with foundations and missionaligned organisations Develop proposals aligned to scholarships, research, and ministry training Prepare partnership agreements and impact reporting Fundraising & Growth Lead partnership and funding conversations Manage pipelines and maintain consistent engagement Track and report on partnership activity Representation Represent Alphacrucis at church events, conferences, and leadership gatherings Communicate the mission and impact of the College effectively You are a relational, resilient, and purposedriven professional who thrives on building meaningful connections. You Will Bring Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills Confidence engaging with senior leaders and stakeholders High emotional intelligence and selfawareness Resilience and the ability to navigate complex or challenging conversations Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) Willingness to travel nationally Desirable Experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, or ministry environments Understanding of church or faithbased organisational contexts Background in Pentecostal or similar ministry settings This role requires a genuine alignment with the Christian mission and values of Alphacrucis University College. The Successful Candidate Will Be actively engaged in a local church community Be willing to obtain relevant ministry credentialing (costs supported) Demonstrate an understanding of church and ministry environments Fulltime, permanent position Hybrid working model: Sydney: 23 days in office Melbourne: 2 days in office Opportunity to work closely with national church and ministry leaders Be part of a growing institution progressing toward university status #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Major Gift Officer Church Partnerships & Organisational Giving