Major Gift Officer

International Mission Board; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with multiple plans

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions

21 days paid time off plus paid holidays

Tuition discounts for employees and children

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Major Gift Officer in Atlanta, GA. The role involves fostering relationships with individual givers to support vital mission efforts. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in donor relations, and excellent communication skills. This position is remote and aims to enhance the organization's impact through effective fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in major donor work.
• Proven track record of securing gifts ($10,000+) from individual donors.
• Demonstrated expertise in building relationships with major donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential givers.
• Engage givers in discussions about gift strategies.
• Implement a moves-management plan aligned with a gift-cycle.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage and inspire givers

Experience with planned giving

Ability to work independently

Ability to think strategically

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Raiser's Edge or similar software

Job description

Join our dynamic team at the International Mission Board as a Major Gift Officer in Atlanta, GA and play a vital role in supporting the Great Commission globally!

Location:Atlanta, GA (fully remote)
Rate: Salary commensurate with experience + great benefits!

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.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management), preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in major donor work, with a proven track record of securing gifts ($10,000+) from individual donors
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, foundations, and other key stakeholders
• 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
• Broad understanding of SBC denominational culture and church life
• Maintain the respect and support of IMB/NAMB/Send Relief constituencies
• Proficiency in relational database software, such as Raiser's Edge 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
• Must be in the Atlanta area with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in the local and statewide community
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time throughout Georgia

Benefits and 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 first hand by working with our teams overseas

Tuition discounts - including 100% tuition free from SEBTS for you and your children

See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here .

Worker Type:

EmployeeRegular

Join our dynamic team at the International Mission Board as a Major Gift Officer in Atlanta, GA and play a vital role in supporting the Great Commission globally!

Location:Atlanta, GA (fully remote)
Rate: Salary commensurate with experience + great benefits!

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.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management), preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in major donor work, with a proven track record of securing gifts ($10,000+) from individual donors
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, foundations, and other key stakeholders
• 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
• Broad understanding of SBC denominational culture and church life
• Maintain the respect and support of IMB/NAMB/Send Relief constituencies
• Proficiency in relational database software, such as Raiser's Edge 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
• Must be in the Atlanta area with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in the local and statewide community
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time throughout Georgia

Benefits and 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 first hand by working with our teams overseas

• Tuition discounts - including 100% tuition free from SEBTS for you and your children

• See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here .

Worker Type:

EmployeeRegular

Time Type:

Full time

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About Us

About the IMB:

More than 1.7 billion people still live with little or no access to the gospel. The International Mission Board (IMB) is a n on-profit religious organization of the Southern Baptist convention, the nation’s largest evangelical denomination, with more than 46,000 churches and over 15 million members. IMB’s 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.

Our organization plays a primary role in fulfilling the Great Commission globally through the partnership and support of our churches. Every employee of IMB, therefore, functions as a minister of the g ospel through our role in fulfilling the commission with which we have been charged. 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. In addition, as Employee Worship Services are one of the primary ways of encouraging a Christ-filled lifestyle and are a primary way of communicating organizational focus and ethos, all employees are expected to be present for these services conducted in their location.

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