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Development and Event Manager

12/2/2025

The Development and Event Manager will handle communications with current donors and engage in strategic planning to connect with new donors. They will also oversee event planning and ensure the development infrastructure is managed effectively.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Child Evangelism Fellowship is a Bible-centered organization whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. Child Evangelism Fellowship is the world's largest ministry to children. Last ministry year, CEF reached over 19 million children around the world. We are in nearly every country of the world. We work together with churches, schools and communities so kids can hear and understand how to receive Christ and grow in their faith.

About the Role

Job Summary

CEF of Virginia is a Christian children’s ministry. We are seeking an experienced Development & Event Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be handling communications with current donors, engaging in strategic planning to create ways to connect with new and future donors, and helping manage and develop the current development infrastructure. In addition, you will work closely with other members of the CEF team, including other departments and area chapters, to ensure our mission is being met, donor databases are being maintained, and the lines of communication between donors and the organization are open. Ideal candidates will have previous fundraising experience or experience working with a nonprofit organization, strong communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Reports to: State Director

Responsibilities

Work closely with other leaders and fundraisers to bring awareness to our organization
Connect with current and potential donors, representing our organization and mission
Create letter and electronic appeals to individuals, businesses and churches
Oversee and give direction to the State Office and local chapters in planning for and holding banquets, golf tournaments, auctions, walks and benefit concerts.
Assist with the creation and implementation of new fundraising efforts or events to generate interest in the mission
Work with the State Director and Office Manager on the annual Statewide Retreat
Promote business and other sponsorships of Good News Club®, Christian Youth in Action®, 5-Day Club® and other CEF ministries.
Promote business and other sponsorships of District Team Leader positions throughout the state
Work closely with the State Director to ensure development efforts are matching mission needs
Create or update donor databases
Work with the Director of Training to promote Teaching Children Effectively (TCE) training
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous development experience required
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication
Experience with event planning desired
Experience with database software preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills

As a religious organization, CEF is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. I have read and agree to comply with this job description, the Staff Member Handbook, and the USA Operations and Policy Manual.

Flexible work from home options available.

Get Involved

Child Evangelism Fellowship ® (CEF) is a church-assist organization focused on evangelizing and teaching children ages 4-14. CEF Virginia trains ministry teams of volunteers to conduct evangelistic events. We serve churches and individuals by equipping them to fulfill the great commission as an ambassador for Christ – reconciling the lost with the message of the gospel.

Our Focus Is On Children And Church Ministries

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Virginia is a church-assist organization focused on evangelizing and teaching children ages 4-14. Simply stated, CEF Virginia trains ministry teams who volunteer to conduct evangelistic events usually outside the church walls. Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia serves churches and individuals by equipping them to fulfill the great commission. We help them to be an ambassador for Christ, equipping them to reconcile the lost with the message of the gospel.

CEF Virginia serves all of the state chapters throughout Virginia. We have several different ministries for children such as the Good News Club, 5-Day Club and CYIA. We host several events through these ministries thereby serving the churches with proven children’s ministry training, materials and methods. This in turn allows us to lead the chapter communities in evangelizing children

Key Skills

FundraisingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEvent PlanningDatabase ManagementStrategic PlanningMicrosoft Office Suite