Major Gift Officer: Donor Stewardship & Mission Impact

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

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.