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Campus Ministry and Fundraising Partner

Trailblazers, State College, Centre County, United States


We’re seeking a ministry partner to help build and grow a campus or church ministry effort at Penn State through evangelism, fundraising, relationship-building, and donor care.

This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in relational ministry and enjoys meeting new people, sharing vision, following up with contacts, and helping mobilize support for gospel-centered work. The right person will be energized by connecting with people, comfortable in conversations with potential supporters, and able to communicate mission in a warm, clear, and compelling way.

Trailblazers is a start-up ministry partnered with New Hope Church and Vineyard Altoona. We are led by a Penn State graduate and longtime campus ministry leader with experience in Spirit-filled, intergenerational ministry for Penn State students and the broader community. Our focus is meaningful community, biblical teaching, evangelism, and Holy Spirit-led growth. We bring strengths in teaching, strategy, systems, discipleship, ministry development, and a deep knowledge of the State College community. The ideal partner would complement those strengths by leading the relational and support-building side of the ministry.

What this role includes:

  • Evangelism and outreach.
  • Fundraising and donor development.
  • Building relationships with students, families, churches, and supporters.
  • Assisting with ministry planning and follow-through.
  • Working collaboratively in a shared ministry partnership.

The ideal candidate:

  • Genuinely enjoys evangelism and fundraising.
  • Is socially confident and relationally gifted.
  • Values consistency, shared commitment,, and long-term partnership.
  • Communicates well with both new people and long-term supporters.
  • Is organized, dependable, and spiritually mature.
  • Values collaboration and complementary ministry gifts.
  • Wants to serve in a mission-focused, kingdom-minded setting.

This could be an especially strong fit for someone with experience in:

  • Campus ministry.
  • Church planting.
  • Outreach and evangelism.
  • Hospitality and relational leadership.

If this sounds like you, or if you know someone who may be a fit, I’d love to connect.

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