Sinapis

Role Description Sinapis is seeking a driven, experienced marketing professional to lead our U.S. Marketing Team and support our East Africa Marketing Team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join a dynamic team united around a compelling mission, with a seat on the Executive Team. Sinapis has experienced strong growth over the past few years, and the right candidate will step into a healthy organization positioned for its next stage of expansion. The Director of Marketing will be responsible for leading strategy, planning, organizing, and directing all Sinapis U.S. marketing efforts including: - Branding - The Sinapis website - Impact reports - Storytelling - Communications - Events The Director of Marketing will work closely with our staff in East Africa to: - Collect stories - Advise on best practices - Collaborate to support our Early Stage and Growth Stage Acceleration business unit goals The Director of Marketing will be involved in strategic planning and work closely with the CEO and Development Team in all marketing endeavors. Reporting to: CEO Location: Indianapolis, IN or remote from any U.S. location Hours: Full-time Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and industry averages; ranges available upon request Qualifications - You're a Christian who wants to live out your God-given calling with a growing international organization - 5+ years of experience across brand strategy, content/storytelling, and digital marketing, including marketing leadership roles - A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development - Strong character and integrity - An undergraduate degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field - Experience working cross-culturally - Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence - Solid understanding of business, entrepreneurship, and missions - Ability to work independently in a small team environment Requirements - Experience managing a marketing team or direct reports - Experience traveling or living in emerging market nations, particularly in Africa - Experience developing and managing marketing systems for international NGOs - Proficiency with HubSpot, Salesforce and Webflow - MBA or MA in a related field Benefits - Deep, fulfilling impact. - This is a mission impacting hundreds of thousands of lives economically, socially, and spiritually. - Charting a new course for poverty alleviation and advancing the gospel in hard places. - Creating awareness of the Sinapis brand plays an essential role in making it possible for us to equip entrepreneurs to grow companies that provide jobs for the poor and fuel the growth of the church from inside challenging places. - World-class economic development experience. - We work at the frontier and the leading edge of private-sector development, and you'll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty. How to apply If you’re interested in applying, please submit your application only via sinapis.hiringthing.com . Your application must include the following: - A PDF resume - A one-page cover letter that addresses the following questions: - What motivated you to apply for this role? - Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. What does this mission mean to you personally? - In your own words, what will make a Director of Marketing successful in this role? - Is there anything else you’d like to share with us as we consider your application? (This could include relevant constraints, personal circumstances, aspirations, or anything else you believe the hiring committee should know.) - A portfolio that demonstrates a sample of your marketing and/or communications work. This can be in PDF format as an additional attachment or a link to an online portfolio. We’re excited to hear from you! Please note that applications missing the required materials will not be considered.

Role Description Sinapis is seeking a driven, entrepreneurial fundraising professional to build and manage a robust major gift portfolio, including outreach and engagement for capital campaign giving, as the second Major Gifts Officer on our Development Team. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter to join a dynamic team united around a compelling mission, establishing a long-term, vibrant, and engaged constituency of major Sinapis supporters. Sinapis has experienced strong growth over the past few years, and the right candidate will step into a healthy organization positioned for its next stage of expansion. The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining their own major gift portfolio, executing every stage of the major gift plan including: - Research and identification of prospects - Cultivation and relationship management - Proposal development and solicitation - Ongoing donor stewardship Reporting to the CEO, the Major Gifts Officer will take initiative to grow their portfolio of major donors, working closely with the CEO and the Development Team to coordinate prospect strategy. Qualifications - You're a Christian who wants to live out your God-given calling with a growing international organization - 3+ years in a direct major gift fundraising role, or relevant sales or donor relations experience - A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development - Strong character and integrity, with high trustworthiness around confidential information - An undergraduate degree in business, communications, or a related field - Demonstrated success in donor and prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with an engaging, professional presence - A relational, donor-centric approach — building long-term relationships and treating donors as co-investors in the mission, not transactions to close - Comfortable navigating ambiguity across time zones, cultures, and communication styles Requirements - Increase annual major gift revenue by $250,000 within two years from new and inherited donors - Manage a major gifts portfolio — qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals - Conduct at least 20 quality relationship-building meetings per month, including at least 5 scheduled meetings per month with donors and Sinapis senior leadership - Help organize at least 1 regional in-person cultivation event per quarter - Contribute to a donor-centric major gifts approach alongside the CEO and other MGOs, working with the Development Team to ensure that efforts are integrated with existing development work - Coordinate with other MGOs on prospects and territories to ensure a consistent donor experience - Initiate and manage prospect research using internal files, giving history, and external research tools - Track portfolio activity, moves management, and gift entry in Salesforce - Partner with the Marketing Team to ensure donor and prospect outreach are aligned with Sinapis' brand and messaging - Travel as needed for donor visits and cultivation events - Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES) - Meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned Benefits - Deep, fulfilling impact. - World-class economic development experience. How to apply If you’re interested in applying, please submit your application only via sinapis.hiringthing.com. Your application must include the following: - A PDF resume - A one-page cover letter that addresses the following questions: - What motivated you to apply for this role? - Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. What does this mission mean to you personally? - In your own words, what will make a Major Gifts Officer successful in this role? - Is there anything else you’d like to share with us as we consider your application? (This could include relevant constraints, personal circumstances, aspirations, or anything else you believe the hiring committee should know.) We’re excited to hear from you! Please note that applications missing the required materials will not be considered.