VP Development Okoa Refuge

Executive Recruitment Opportunity Remote | Strategic Fundraising | Kingdom Impact Vice President of Development Build a legacy that outlives you. Help scale a proven Christian humanitarian ministry rescuing children, restoring families, expanding healthcare, fighting injustice, planting churches, and empowering local leaders across Africa. Location: Remote - Major airport preferred Compensation: $110K-$130K + incentive potential Travel: 20-30% - Domestic & International Reports To: Founder / CEO This is more than a fundraising job. This is an invitation to help expand a movement. Okoa Refuge is seeking an exceptional development leader who can inspire generosity, cultivate transformational partnerships, and connect high-capacity donors, churches, foundations, and business leaders to a mission changing lives across Africa. The right candidate will not simply manage a donor portfolio. They will help shape the next chapter of organizational growth and global Kingdom impact. Okoa has grown into a thriving, locally led ministry with significant momentum and a clear runway to expand its reach, deepen strategic partnerships, and scale life-changing impact across Africa. The impact is proven. The opportunity is enormous. The foundation is built. Progress is already underway. You will not be starting from scratch. Okoa Refuge has built a highly engaged donor community, a proven record of measurable impact, and a reputation for transformational ministry throughout Africa. The Vice President of Development will inherit a strong foundation of supporters while partnering closely with Founder & CEO Tyler Workman and the Board of Directors to help shape and accelerate the organization’s next chapter of growth. The right leader will step into an organization with trusted relationships, compelling stories, and a clear opportunity to expand both donor engagement and global Kingdom impact.The candidate who joins Okoa will not be selling theory. They will be fueling proven transformation. Okoa Refuge Impact at a glance 600+ Children rescued & cared for 500+ Children reunified with families 1,000+ Churches planted 30,000+ People served through discipleship 250+ East African staff leading locally 10 African nations with missionaries Projected Revenue Growth From $3M to $5M+ The next VP of Development will help unlock the partnerships, donor strategy, and momentum required to expand Okoa's reach across East Africa and beyond. The opportunity Working in close partnership with Founder & CEO Tyler Workman and the Board of Directors, the VP of Development will serve as a key architect of Okoa's growth strategy and a primary ambassador for the mission. 80% Revenue Growth & Relationship Development Major donors, foundations, corporate partners, planned giving, church partnerships, capital campaigns, and transformational relationship development. 20% Team Leadership Guide and work alongside a small U.S. team supporting development operations, communications, marketing, storytelling, and donor engagement. "Some careers make a living. This one helps change the world." — Okoa Refuge Major Gifts-Strategic Partnerships-Church Engagement-Global Mission-Executive Leadership Who thrives here? This role is built for a high-capacity, faith-driven relationship builder who sees generosity as a pathway to lasting impact. Spirit-led and mission-aligned: A committed follower of Jesus who leads with humility, conviction, and Kingdom-minded purpose. Proven development success: 5-7+ years of fundraising leadership with measurable success in major gifts and high-dollar campaigns. Executive communicator: Comfortable serving as a public ambassador to donors, partners, churches, foundations, and the Board. Entrepreneurial builder :Energized by growth, systems, momentum, innovation, and the chance to help scale something extraordinary. Team Leadership: Fueled by leading and collaborating with the Okoa staff to drive sustainable, community-led development and lasting regional impact. Core responsibilities Serve as a primary face of Okoa Refuge to donors, partners, and churches. Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy across major gifts, corporations, foundations, planned giving, and campaigns. Build, steward, and expand a robust donor network through intentional relationship cultivation. Lead development support, communications, marketing alignment, storytelling, and donor engagement strategy. Work alongside and develop the U.S. staff responsible for development support, communications, marketing, and, ensuring alignment with strategies and consistent messaging. Ensure fundraising activities reflect the highest standards of integrity, stewardship, transparency, and accountability. Report regularly to the Board on progress toward strategic goals. Build something that outlives you. If you are ready to combine executive leadership, fundraising excellence, and global Kingdom impact, Okoa Refuge would love to hear your story. A letter of interest outlining key qualifications and a resume are required to be considered an applicant for this position. Example(s) of successful fundraising campaigns/large donation requests are encouraged. Submit to: [email protected] Apply tot his job Apply To this Job