Director, Planning & Design

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Division: Planning & Design
Status: Regular Full-Time / Exempt
Location: Nashville, Tennessee International Headquarters

The Director of Planning & Design provides strategic leadership for the division responsible for developing and overseeing annual and multi‑year campaigns that equip members to successfully support Ministry Programs as defined in the Operations Manual and directed by the International Cabinet and Executive Committee. The Director drives the comprehensive campaign planning process by overseeing communication strategy, creation and updates of support resources, and the development of integrated marketing plans that support ministry leaders and members to effectively fulfill programs that advance the mission of the Association.

The plans implemented through other Ministry Programs teams equip them to support members, donors, and Friends with excellence.

The Director ensures that all campaign plans, services, projects, and initiatives—including those related to the six International Programs and the five Core Programs of the Auxiliary—are fully aligned with ministry expectations and provide practical, ministry‑focused support to Gideons and Auxiliary members in the USA, National Associations, and International Countries. This includes integrating efforts in project management, process improvement, and change management to strengthen clarity, consistency, and coordination across all Ministry Programs.

Success in this position requires strong collaboration, communication, and team‑building skills across all Headquarters teams for optimal operational alignment. Management experience is critical for both direct reports and other staff where there is no formal authority. The Director fosters a collaborative environment that enhances communication, improves operational alignment, and ensures timely execution of major initiatives.

• Provide overall leadership for the Planning & Design division, ensuring strong collaboration, refined processes, and effective support for ministry leaders serving members worldwide.
• Coordinate the work of strategists, specialists, analysts, and program coordinators to support organization‑wide initiatives and ensure unified execution.
• Partner with other divisions to ensure shared understanding of program goals, plans, and timelines, strengthening organizational alignment and execution.
• Serve as a central point of alignment for program‑related communication and coordination across divisions, fostering clear communication, consistent processes, and cohesive implementation of Ministry Programs.
• Ensure new team members are thoroughly onboarded and successfully integrated into divisional workflows.

• Direct the development of comprehensive annual and multi‑year campaign plans that encompass all support services, projects, and initiatives related to the six International Programs and the five Core Programs of the Auxiliary.
• Lead the development of integrating support products, resources, and tools that strengthen the ability of members to fulfill their goals.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Ministry Programs initiatives align with the Operations Manual and direction from the International Cabinet and Executive Committee.

• Oversee program analysis, evaluation, and reporting processes to ensure timely delivery of accurate data and actionable insights.
• Translate evaluation outcomes and ministry needs into informed recommendations that guide program improvements and organizational decisions.
• Provide senior leadership with strategic insights, reports, and analysis related to program performance, progress, and effectiveness.

• Direct the development and execution of communication, promotional, and training updates that support program launches, enhance engagement, and unify program execution.
• Guide the creation of communication resources and messaging frameworks that clearly convey program priorities and strengthen leader and member understanding.
• Ensure all communication materials maintain…