Director of Partnership Development

About KidZ at Heart

KidZ at Heart is a global Christian community that equips and walks alongside adults as they cultivate daily spiritual rhythms that deepen intimacy with Christ, shaping lifelong faith in children and transforming communities across generations.

About the Role

The Director of Partnership Development leads the full partnership lifecycle, from market mapping and prospecting to signed agreements and successful launch. Working closely with Advancement, Programs, and Communications, this role combines relationship building, storytelling, and disciplined pipeline management to drive measurable ministry outcomes and long-term sustainability.

It’s a strategic and relational position for a leader who loves connecting vision with opportunity—helping churches, schools, and ministry networks join God’s work in shaping lifelong faith in children around the world.

Key Focus Areas

• Develop and lead a national partnership strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Build meaningful relationships with churches, schools, and ministries; guide leaders through discovery and agreement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan launches, events, and communications; ensure smooth activation and handoff.
• Steward partnerships through ongoing relationship building, evaluation, and storytelling that celebrates impact.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in partnership development, advancement, or program growth (nonprofit or ministry preferred).
• Proven record of building, launching, and sustaining successful partnerships with measurable outcomes.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills with cross-cultural awareness.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot and alignment with KidZ at Heart’s mission and faith values.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about helping adults and children around the world grow in their love for Jesus, we invite you to apply below.