The Executive Director is responsible for leading Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry to achieve its mission and goals. As the CEO, they will provide direction on strategy and objectives, ensure the organization remains true to its mission, and manage all programs. Key responsibilities include developing long-term sustainability, overseeing global projects and partnerships, and representing the organization through travel and events. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of relevant experience, preferably a degree, and skills in areas like communication, donor relations, and use of software.

1. Executive Director
Full-time exempt
Compensation Package TBD
Working version dated July 2, 2015
Primary Job Purpose
The Executive Director, as chief executive officer of Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, is
responsible for the success or failure of the ministry.
As CEO the Executive Director will:
 Give direction to the formulation of LPGM’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual
objectives and goals
 Ensure that LPGM remains true to its philosophy and mission
 Lead LPGM to achieve its objectives and goals
 Manage all programs
 Be the chief spokesperson for the institution
 Ensure the institution is properly presented to its various publics
Job Specifications
Work Direction: This position reports to the Board of Directors and follows organizational policies,
proceduresandcomplianceregulations.
Accountability: The accuracy and timeliness of anytask will have an impact on the integrity of the
ministry. In addition,thisposition hasaccess to confidential information. A high degree of
discretion must be used with employee and donor data. The incumbent should always be looking
for ways to improve the ministry in all partner relationships.
Work Relationships: Thisposition requires regular contact with all members of staff as well as
constituents and donors. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise and professional
manner,resolve outstanding issues, and offer assistance wherever and whenever it is necessary.
Supervision of others:All staff
Major and Essential Job Responsibilities
EXECUTIVEMATTERS
 Make certain the ministry’s philosophy and mission statements are pertinent and
practiced throughout the organization
 Ensure that the ministry has a long-range strategy that achieves its mission, and toward
which it makes consistent and timely progress
 Deliver consistent achievement of the ministry’s mission and financial objectives
 With the Chair of the Board, enable the Board of Directors to fulfill its governance

2. function, and facilitate the optimum interaction between management, staff and the Board
of Directors
 Attend Executive Committee meetings, Board of Directors meetings and other committee
meetings as needed as an ex officio member
 Work with all staff and volunteers to ensure the ministry's communication supports the
ministry's mission and strategic vision
HUMAN RESOURCES
 Ensure that the ministry has an effective staff with provision for succession.
 Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps and motivates top quality people—professional
and volunteer.
DONOR AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 Create and foster long-term financial viability and strategic sustainability of the ministry
 Ensure that the ministry meets its budget targets
 Develop strategies for acquiring and retaining donors and supporters to ensure growth and
success of the ministry
 Create, maintain and expand connections with congregations, individuals, foundations, and
other entities interested in supporting the ministry
PARTNERDEVELOPMENT/PROJECTS
 Develop programs and projects that further the ministry’s philosophy, mission and vision
 Responsible to coordinate, facilitate and supervise global projects approved by the project
committee
 Ensure communication to donors on the utilization of their financial gift and the effects of
the project
 Ensure project reporting that captures appropriate financial information,progress of project
and impact on recipients
 Act as liaison between project partners, creating open lines of communication in all
directions, always building and encouraging relationships
 Develop and nurture partnerships with like-minded USA organizations
 Develop and nurture partnerships with like-minded international organizations
MISCELLANEOUS
 Facilitate special opportunities for international travel of constituents and host (arrange for
hosting) international partners who visit the U.S.
 Frequent Travel – domestic and international – to nurture and maintain relationships and
transact business
 Represent the organization at conferences, assemblies, worship, and mission events
Job Qualifications
Education: Preferably a four-year degree or equivalent experience in a similardiscipline.

3. Experience: Ten to fifteen years in a relevant environment. Previous work in an international
and/or multi-cultural setting is advantageous.
Aptitudes: Comfortable use of email and the internet is essential. Proficiency of Microsoft
WORD, POWERPOINT and EXCEL is desirable. Knowledge of financial (QuickBooks) and donor
database (DONOR QUEST) software is helpful.
Physical, Mental or Other: This position requires the ability to take initiative and work
independently as well as part of a team, the ability to prioritize work assignments, the ability to
multi-task, and the willingness to perform general office tasks outside the boundaries of this job
description (answer telephones, photo copy reports, apply mailing labels, shop for supplies and the
like) when called upon.