Major Gift Officer

International Mission Board; Texas; Ibrido; USD 99.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance options

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO 21 days + holidays

Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits

Tuition discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

International Mission Board is seeking a Major Gift Officer in Texas (DFW area preferred) to steward a portfolio of major donors and guide gifts toward the life-changing work of IMB. You will develop donor relationships, strategize with givers on outright and deferred gifts, and manage gift cycles with a focus on mission impact.

The role emphasizes relational fundraising, ethics, and long-term partnership development with givers passionate about advancing IMB's mission. Travel 30–50% is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management).
• At least 5 years of experience building and maintaining relationships with major donors, with a track record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Experience with planned giving and complex gift vehicles.
• Proficiency with relational database software such as Virtuous CRM or similar.

Mansioni

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential giver relationships within your assigned portfolio.
• Engage givers in discussions about gift strategies to promote mission depth through the church and IMB.
• Implement a moves-management plan aligned with the gift cycle to achieve annual gift proposals and donor closures.
• Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the database and complete administrative tasks.
• Grow knowledge of giving trends, charitable tax law changes, giving vehicles, and missiological practices.
• Achieve annual gift goals approaching or exceeding $3 million per year.

Conoscenze

Donor relationship management

Moves management

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Travel readiness

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Virtuous CRM

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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.

*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.

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IMB is a non‑profit religious organization of the Southern Baptist convention. Our visionis a multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language knowing and worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. As we have a primary role in fulfilling the Great Commission globally through the partnership and support of our churches, every employee functions as a minister of the gospel. All employees must commit to living a life of personal holiness in imitation of Jesus Christ and bringing glory to God the Father in carrying out all assigned responsibilities, by the power of the Holy Spirit.