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Regional Fund Development Head

Regional Fund Development Head

Alpha Latin America is recruiting! We are looking to appoint an energetic and skilled person to the following part-time, fixed-term role!

  • Latin America
Job Description
Job title
Regional Fund Development Head
Department
Alpha Latin America
Reports to
Senior Regional Director
Location
Latin America
Travel required
Yes
Work schedule / hours
Full-time available to work key evenings/weekends during events
Date
January 2026

Alpha International context

Our Vision

The (Re)Evangelization of Nations, Revitalization of the Church, and Transformation of Society.

Our Mission

We equip and serve the church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.

Our Values

We are for the church, by the church, and through the church.

We are passionate about unity.

We believe the church deserves the highest quality.

We believe in giving it all away.

At Alpha, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith. Our goal is to equip the church in its mission to share the Gospel through the Alpha course, a series of sessions that explore the Christian faith.

Over the last 25 years, we estimate that over 30 million people have participated in the course, in over 100 countries, and our hope is that by the end of 2033, at least 100 million people will have participated in an Alpha course and heard the good news of Jesus.

Role purpose

The Regional Fund Development Team, along with the Regional Lead Team, is responsible for raising funds to enable the growth and development of Alpha's global ministry.

The Regional Head of Fund Development will help achieve this by creating and establishing a growing (mid-level) donor program and identifying new major gift prospects. Having successfully pioneered this within Alpha Latam, they will seek to influence and coach. As a Head of Fundraising, they will play a lead role in developing the fundraising culture and skill base across Alpha's regional and national ministry teams, evidenced by noticeable growth in locally raised voluntary donated income.

Key responsibilities

Provide leadership, influence, and oversight to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising objectives within the region.
Serve as a subject-matter expert in fund development, bringing strategic insight and practical experience to guide decision-making.
Leveraging professional expertise to analyze and solve complex challenges, driving innovation and effectiveness in fundraising strategies.
Continuously identify and implement opportunities for improvement within the Fund Development area.
Establish clear processes for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding mid-level donors in collaboration with the global Fund Development team and other Alpha teams.
Personally manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects through direct communication, including email, phone, written appeals, events, and personal meetings.
Oversee donor communications and ensure timely, personalized responses to inquiries while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in Alpha’s donor database.
Research and identify potential major donors within the mid-level donor pool.
Partner with Development Operations to establish and maintain regular income tracking and performance reporting for the mid-level program.
Produce regular reports on participation, engagement, and impact of training and coaching activities, and annually evaluate their contribution to the growth in locally raised income across Alpha's regional and national teams.
Creative ideas are welcome, as long as they respect Alpha International’s DNA and established fundraising approach.
Role dimensions
Budget management (£) Yes
People management No
Key relationships – internal Global and regional teams based across the region
Key relationships – external Current and prospective mid-level and major donors; Church and network leaders across the region; Partner organizations, foundations, and philanthropic networks.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

The ability to cast vision, inspire others, and clearly communicate vision, mission, strategy, and specific initiatives.
A highly capable, relational, and well-respected networker and trust builder.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain donor relationships through personal interactions, communications, and events.
Heart for evangelism and pastoral transformation.
Passionate about Alpha and Christian Unity.
A high-energy and experienced Christian leader with a strong vision for evangelism, who is passionate about Alpha as an effective tool to support the mission of the Church.
Good knowledge of Alpha and Alpha-related ministries.
Proven experience in strategy development and execution involving multiple stakeholders.
Excellent peer relationship management.
Personal involvement and influence in a strategic church in the region, ideally a church that already runs Alpha and embraces the Alpha DNA.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Capable of leading through collaboration with colleagues and a proven team player.
Committed to Alpha's 2033 vision: helping people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Skilled in training and coaching, with experience equipping others to grow in fundraising effectiveness.
Systematic and organized, with the ability to effectively design and implement new processes.
Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to a high standard.
A confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant digital tools.
Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience

My personal story of Alpha's impact.
Practitioner qualification, or equivalent project management certification.
Experience in marketing, communications, or donor engagement.
Fluency in additional languages (Portuguese highly desirable).
Experience working internationally with diverse teams, colleagues, and partners.

Required Qualifications

Have a personal faith in Jesus that embodies the Alpha DNA.
A deep conviction that Alpha is an essential tool for evangelism and renewal in the local church.
Love for the church, passion for unity, and a willingness to work with all Christian denominations and followers of Christ.
High energy, with a growth mindset and a “can-do” attitude, and a clear desire to set and achieve ambitious goals, inspiring the team to do the same.

Workplace

We have a purpose-driven work environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values, which are AUGHT: Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility, and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, offer frequent encouragement and affirmation, challenge when necessary, and always provide support. It is an inspiring and energizing place to work where innovation and creativity are encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, fostering lifelong friendships.

Job expectations

Monday-Friday: Flexible hours are available
Full-time with availability for weekend event schedules or holiday evenings.
Hybrid
3-month probationary period

Please apply

If you are interested in the role of Regional Fund Development Head, send your resume and the

reason why you think you are the right candidate for this role to our team.

Email address: equipo@alpha.org

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