Major Gift Officer

International Mission Board; Texas; On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer mission trips

Job summary

International Mission Board, a faith-based mission organization in Texas, seeks a Major Gift Officer to steward a donor portfolio and guide gifts into mission work. You will nurture relationships, discuss strategies including planned giving, and implement moves-management to optimize giving impact within the church and IMB network.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of major gifts experience, proven six-figure fundraising success, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business/communications/non-profit management
• 5+ years of major donor relationship experience with a track record of six-figure gifts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for donor engagement
• Experience with planned giving and complex gift vehicles
• Ability to work independently and travel 30–50% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75–150 donor relationships in your portfolio
• Discuss gift strategies including outright and deferred giving to support IMB missions
• Implement a moves-management plan aligned to the gift-cycle with clear goals
• Maintain accurate donor records in the Ministry Advancement database
• Grow knowledge of giving trends, tax law changes, and philanthropic practices
• Aim to achieve annual gifts approaching or exceeding $3 million

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts fundraising

Moves management

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Virtuous CRM

Job description

Join Us in Turning Generosity into Mission‑Fueled Worship As the Major Gift Officer, you will partner with passionate individuals to inspire and guide them toward joyful, missional giving. In this rewarding role you will steward a portfolio of donors, help them discover the deeper purpose of their resources, and channel those gifts into the life‑changing work of the International Mission Board.

Location: Texas, preferably DFW area

Rate: $98,512-$125,000 annually *

*This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation that IMB reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. This range reflects base compensation only and does not include the value of IMB's comprehensive benefits, which are described further below. Final base compensation may be informed by individualized factors, including experience, qualifications, and unique skills that are expected to impact the individual's contribution to the role. IMB is not responsible for omissions or alterations to this information in third‑party job postings.

In this rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing leadership in biblical stewardship among individual givers, helping to resource the mission of IMB through various giving strategies. This position encourages givers to discover biblical generosity and unlock the joy of giving as an act of their worship.

The ideal candidate is a relational fundraiser with a proven ability to confidently invite transformational gifts. We believe generosity is rooted in relationships. This role is not transactional fundraising, but long‑term partnership development with givers passionate about advancing the mission of the IMB.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential giver relationships within your assigned portfolio.
• Engage givers in meaningful discussions about gift strategies, including outright and deferred giving options, to promote greater mission and ministry depth through the local church and IMB.
• Implement a moves‑management plan aligned with an established gift‑cycle for your portfolio, focusing on achieving a giver‑centric strategy with goals for annual gift proposals, face‑to‑face visits, documented gift closures, and compliance with internal and ethics policies.
• Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the Ministry Advancement database and complete additional administrative responsibilities as required.
• Continuously grow your knowledge of giving trends, changes to charitable tax law, giving vehicles, and general knowledge of philanthropy and ethics, as well as missiological practices and strategic IMB giving opportunities.
• Achieve annual goal approaching or exceeding $3 million per year

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non‑profit management), preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, with a proven track record of securing multiple gifts of six‑figures and above from individual donors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire givers and other stakeholders
• Experience with planned giving, including charitable trusts, estates, and other complex gift vehicles
• Demonstrated expertise, foundations, and other key stakeholders
• Maintain the respect and support of IMB constituencies
• Proficiency in relational database software, such as Virtuous CRM or similar system
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Accustomed to collaborative work with internal and external partners
• Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Preferred location in the Houston, TX with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in regionally.
• Willingness to travel 30% to 50% of the time

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
• Short- and long‑term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
• 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts
• See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.

Worker Type: Employee

Regular

Time Type: Full time