Coordinator, Family Advancement

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Coordinator, Family Advancement position exists to coordinate relationships for three major gift officers known as Family Advancement Representatives (FA Reps) who engage individual constituents, foundations, and corporations. Coordinates and assists with projects, event planning, data entry reporting, research, product purchases and measurements resulting in enhanced friendships with constituents through authentic encouragement, provides resources for their ministry needs, and coordinates relationships with two main groups of constituents: current and potential.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pursues utmost detail in the area of constituent relationship and maintenance

• Generates and maintains trip summaries, expense reports, constituent profile updates, and caseload lists

• Coordinates all aspects of event preparation for FA Rep's Donor Events

• Helps coordinate positive relationships with supporters

• Stays current with Focus programs and maintains currency in terms of personal and professional development, through training, research, and reading

• Coordinates the discovery, maintenance and documentation of new potential donors of the ministry

• Provides FA Reps with various reports

• Relates and communicates with people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• May coordinate travel requirements including researching and booking flights, hotels and cars for multiple team members and their family
• Prepares expense statements after trips verifying that all receipts and allowable expenses are in order and justifies credit card statements each month for multiple team members who travel
• Drafts correspondence including letters to major donors, bios of major donors sent to the senior staff and prepares internal communications
• Performs research to compile information on donors and potential donors and businesses to discover major gift potential
• Manages multiple calendars and supports the FA Rep's with special projects
• Maintains constituent accounts in database
• Assists team with fulfillment of benevolent resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Familys ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task; flexible with time management; be able to change tasks as needed

• Emotionally resilient and capable of handling pressure and rejection without inappropriate disappointment of personal reproach

• Creates favorable impression in terms of appropriate attire, appearance, bearing, and manner

• Convincing, persuasive, and credible, able to impress favorably and win long-term confidence and trust

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business with emphasis in Public Relations, Marketing, Advancement or Communications preferred, but not required
• 1-3 years of directly related experience
• Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• In-depth knowledge of Focus philosophy, mission, values, and objectives

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent listening skills and exhibit the ability to understand what others are communicating
• Detailed and task oriented with good analytical skills in order to extract, verify, and draw conclusions from data
• Highly polished verbal skills; clarity of expression, good organization of thoughts and effective articulation
• Ability to maintain a sense of perspective with humor under pressure and when confronted with shifting priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently

Pay Range: $19.30 to $22.76

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 22, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is November 9, 2026

Posting date: September 22, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.