Director of Church Partnerships

SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC•San Diego, CA

2d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Church Engagement plays a key role in furthering the Mission’s commitment to excellence in service and Christlike compassion. The Director of Church Partnerships cultivates and strengthens meaningful relationships with current and prospective church partners, inspiring greater engagement with the San Diego Rescue Mission's mission of serving individuals experiencing homelessness. This role strategically guides churches along a pathway of engagement from learning about the Mission, to participating in volunteer and special service opportunities, to becoming faithful, long-term financial partners. Through intentional relationship management, the Director of Church Partnerships retains and grows high-impact church partnerships while representing the Mission's vision, values, and Christ-centered culture with excellence. As a spiritual leader, this position is committed to continual growth as a follower of Christ and invests in the development, coaching, and success of the Church Partnerships Coordinator to maximize the team's effectiveness and impact.

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
Minimum of 3 years working in a nonprofit, ministry, or human services environment
Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment
Strong communication and administrative skills
Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction preferred

Responsibilities

Cultivate, steward, and grow a portfolio of current and prospective church partners through intentional relationship building.
Develop and execute engagement strategies that deepen church involvement with the San Diego Rescue Mission.
Conduct regular meetings, presentations, and follow-up with pastors, ministry leaders, church staff and parachurch organizations.
Identify and create meaningful opportunities for churches to serve alongside the Mission through volunteer experiences, events, donation drives, and other strategic initiatives.
Guide churches through a progressive engagement pathway from awareness to active participation, to long-term financial partnership.
Collaborate with internal departments - Lighthouse, Mission Academy and Community Engagement, to ensure churches have impactful and well-coordinated engagement experiences that also meet the needs of the Mission’s guests and students.
Retain, steward, and upgrade high-capacity church partners through intentional cultivation and relationship management.
Identify opportunities to increase financial investment and secure ongoing support from church partners.
Maintain an active caseload, establishing annual goals for engagement, retention, and revenue growth.
Maintain accurate records of partner engagement, donor activity, and relationship management within the Virtuous (SDRM’s CRM).
Track and report key performance metrics related to church engagement, volunteer participation, and financial partnership.
Participate in departmental planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives that advance SDRM’s community engagement goals.
Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing development for the Church Partnerships Coordinator.
Establish clear goals, provide regular feedback, and cultivate professional and spiritual growth within the team.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture that reflects the Mission's values.
Demonstrate a vibrant and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ through consistent spiritual disciplines and Christlike character.
Integrate biblical principles into leadership, decision-making, and relationship building.
Pray regularly for church partners, team members, donors, volunteers, and those served by the Mission.
Model the Mission's Christian values in all interactions and responsibilities.
Serve as an ambassador of the San Diego Rescue Mission by communicating its mission, vision, values, and impact with authenticity and excellence.
Represent the organization at church services, conferences, community events, and networking opportunities.
Share compelling stories of transformation that inspire churches toward greater partnership.
Support and participate in ministry-wide activities and chapels as applicable.
Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold trauma-informed practices and ensure client dignity.
Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ.
As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.
Live out the Mission, Vision, and Values of the SDRM by safeguarding the Mission, pursuing the Vision, and reflecting our core values—Faith, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Fun—in both your personal and public life.
Remain focused on serving, demonstrating a deep desire to see God transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Intentionally spend time in God’s Word, prayer, staying rooted in a biblical community (local church, ministry, small group) to deepen your relationship with Christ.
Model servant leadership in all interactions, encourage and support SDRM staff in their walk with Christ, putting the needs of others before yourself.
Foster a coachable, approachable, and humble spirit, remaining open to feedback, growth, and guidance.