[POSITION DESCRIPTION: NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR]

SPORTS OUTREACH INSTITUTE POSITION DESCRIPTION

NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

I. TITLE: Northwest Regional Development and Community Relations Director

II. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE POSITION:
A. Reports to the Executive Director in the staff leadership organizational chart, while working closely with the International
Headquarters Administrative Staff (the Administrative Director and Operations & Communications Director).
III. MINISTRY PURPOSE:
A. To Promote the Mission and Vision of Sports Outreach Institute while providing Ministry Development and Community
Relations for various programs and activities within Sports Outreach Institute in accordance with this position description.
IV. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
A. MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING
1. Conduct, cultivate and bring to fruition support for the mission of Sports Outreach Institute from individuals,
corporations, churches, foundations and other entities in the Northwest region.
2. As warranted, travel to SOI ministry sites to expose prospective donors to the staff and work of Sports Outreach.
3. Make personal contact with individuals, corporations, foundations, churches and other entities as warranted.
4. In consultation with the Executive Director and International Headquarters administrative staff, prepare assigned
grant proposals and complete all follow-up reports as required.
5. In coordination with Executive, Administrative, and Operations Directors, build and sustain relationships with
current, new and potential grant-giving organizations and individuals.
6. Collaborate with the Operations & Communications Director to assist in developing donor-focused content for
various publications and the ministry’s website(s).
7. Collaborate with staff to gather stories and statistics that demonstrate the organization’s work of grantees and donors.
B. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1. Coordinate marketing and promotion of the ministry to special groups, including but not limited to local churches,
business, schools, and organizations.
2. Represent the ministry publicly at meetings and other activities as required/directed.
3. Target participation with community based organizations that results in increased positive visibility for and
understanding of our organization.
4. Act as the liaison for community-based organizations in the Northeast region interested in partnering or collaborating
with SOI.
5. Be available for speaking engagements, relative to middle schools, high schools and colleges/universities.
6. Compile and coordinate materials for various special events and programs.
7. Promote, coordinate and organize community events and fundraisers within the Northwest region.
8. Provide prompt responses to requests from the Northwest region for public information about the ministry.
C. FACILITATE OTHER MINISTRY OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
1. As necessary, assist with the Northwest Regional Sportsbridge ministry.
2. As assigned, participate in special events or projects of the ministry.
3. Submit written monthly reports of all ministry activities to the International Headquarters.

V. POSITION COMPENSATION – WORK HOURS, SALARY, AND EXPENSES:

A. This position is compensated according to the individual staff member’s budget approved annually by the SOI Board of
Directors.

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