Gift Officer

Shelby American, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gift Officer to advance its mission of child advocacy. In this dynamic role, you will cultivate and manage relationships with donors across the U.S., focusing on building new connections in your metropolitan area. Your responsibilities will include strategic portfolio management, planning regional donor events, and providing detailed reports to support organizational goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children by securing philanthropic support. Join a passionate team committed to dismantling systemic trauma and unlocking possibilities for children in need.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

401k

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in major donor fund development.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major donor portfolio to achieve fundraising goals.
• Develop and implement annual giving plans for each donor.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to travel internationally

Public speaking

Experience in donor relationships

Event coordination

Ability to work in a remote team

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or nonprofit management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Donor Perfect

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

All God's Children International is actively seeking a dedicated individual to serve as our Gift Officer. This position requires the employee to reside in one of the following major metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington, DC/Northern, VA/ Maryland, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami/Jacksonville/Tampa, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit/Grand Rapids, Phoenix, with proximity to a major international airport to accommodate travel and operational requirements.

SUMMARY
As a Gift Officer for All God’s Children International (AGCI), you will play a vital role in advancing the mission of AGCI by cultivating, stewarding, and managing relationships with existing and prospective donors across the United States with an emphasis on building new donor relationships in the Major Metropolitan Area that the Gift Officer resides. This dynamic position involves strategic portfolio management, planning and executing small regional donor events, and providing detailed giving and activity reports to support organizational goals.

ABOUT US

We are the world’s leading child advocacy and trauma disruptor organization. For 30+ years and counting, we have remained relentless in our commitment to stand up for children who need family by working across the continuum of care to dismantle systemic trauma. Today, we are unlocking possibilities for over 123,000 children per year across the globe. Our reach has expanded across 25 countries spanning five continents. We work every day to dismantle the systemic trauma that sits at the heart of the orphan crisis that still affects over 8 million children. Thanks to God’s provision, children facing the darkest realities experience powerful emotional healing every day and learn the hope of the Gospel. Because no child should be alone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Major Donor Portfolio Management: Build, manage, and grow a major donor portfolio to achieve organizational fundraising goals. The Gift Officer will be responsible for building and managing a new donor portfolio with the goal of securing more than $1 million in new annual philanthropic support.
• Donor Strategy and Stewardship: Develop and implement individualized annual giving plans for each donor in the portfolio, including gift solicitations ranging from $1,000 to six figures, donor stewardship, timely recognition of contributions, and impact reporting.
• Prospect Identification and Cultivation: Collaborate with the advancement team, executive staff, board members, and current donors to identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with potential major donors aligned with AGCI’s mission and vision.
• Donor Engagement: Conduct regular donor interactions through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and personalized written correspondence.
• Performance Metrics: Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Vice President of Advancement, including metrics related to major gifts secured, donor retention, portfolio growth, face-to-face meetings, calls, proposals, prospect conversions, and thorough documentation.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with AGCI departments to comprehensively understand funding priorities and program initiatives to communicate impact to donors effectively.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, progress, and goals using tools such as Donor Perfect, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant software.
• Team Contribution: Actively collaborate with the Advancement team to achieve overall fundraising objectives and organizational goals.
• Event Support: Provide administrative support for small donor events, including tracking invitations, registrations, and payments.
• Travel: Travel to meet with donors or attend organizational events as needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement.

SKILLS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication and relational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to document actions.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to contribute and be part of a remote team environment.
• Ability and willingness to speak publicly and present as needed.
• Proven experience in roles involving donor relationships, administration, small event coordination, or other relevant roles.
• Live and work in a major metropolitan area.
• All candidates who are selected for a job with All God’s Children International will be required to sign and abide by the Statement of Faith.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related area from a four-year college or university; as well as 5-7 years minimum of transferable professional experience, especially in major donor fund development. Advanced degree and further experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

$70,000 - $90,000/year depending on experience.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, FSA/HSA, PTO, 401k, and 11 paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our Careers page at https://allgodschildren.org/about-agci/careers/. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should speak to your qualifications and interest in this role. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.