Major Gift Officer/Major Investment Officer

Heart for Lebanon; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Major Gift Officer to build relationships with major donors and corporate partners. This role involves strategic planning, event coordination, and effective communication to support the mission of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for ministry and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Insurance stipend

Qualifications

• Experience in relational development, ideally in a Christian organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate long-term relationships with individual and corporate investors.
• Plan and implement fundraising campaigns for major investors.
• Develop communication strategies for major investors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Major Gift Officer/Major Investment Officer

Major Gift Officer/Major Investment Officer

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

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About Heart for Lebanon:

Heart for Lebanon Foundation exists to empower the people of Lebanon and share the story of God’s transformative work in the region. Through holistic ministry—spanning relief, education, and discipleship—the organization serves vulnerable ethnic groups across Lebanon. The International Office raises the financial and prayer support needed to ensure that Heart for Lebanon can continue to spread the Gospel and disciple individuals of all races, nationalities, and cultures.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Major Investment Officer is responsible for building and nurturing long-term relationships with major donors and corporate partners to support Heart for Lebanon's mission. The role has oversight from the Strategic Engagement Director, cultivating investment opportunities, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and providing strategic leadership in fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the ministry, a strong communicator, and capable of overseeing complex development strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building with Major Investors:

• Cultivate long-term relationships with individual and corporate investors, connecting their passions with Heart for Lebanon’s ministry.
• Engage and build rapport with new prospects and current investors to grow financial support for the organization.

Strategic Planning for Major Investors:

• Work closely with the Strategic Engagement Director to plan and implement fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives for major investors.
• Develop and execute strategies to secure funding from existing and new major investors in collaboration with the CEO, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Strategic Engagement Director.

Event and Meeting Coordination with Major Investors:

• Curate special events and meetings for major investors along with planning logistics, details, and follow-ups.

Major Investor Communication:

• Develop relational and open communication before, during, and after events with major investors.
• Disciple and steward major investors throughout the year by maintaining and active level of spiritual care and prayer.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Engagement Director on collateral materials and communication strategies needed for major investors.

Tracking and Reporting:

• Work with the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors to ensure that investor relationships and investments align with organizational goals and expectations.
• Meet financial and relational targets set out by the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
• Offer quarterly reports on major investments to the CEO.
• Track major investments through reports in collaboration with Strategic Engagement Director.

Major Investor Engagement:

• Tailor new investor welcome kit to major investors.
• Work on recapturing lapsed investors.
• Work closely with the Strategic Engagement Director on moving mid-level investors to becoming major investors.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, in line with Heart for Lebanon’s Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in sales, communications, or ministry.
• Passion for the mission of Heart for Lebanon and connecting people with ministry and building long-term relationships.
• Experience in relational development, advancement work, ideally in a Christian or international organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to align people’s passions with Heart for Lebanon’s mission.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 50% travel, fluctuating depending on time of year) and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for the role of Major Investment Officer includes a competitive salary ($105,000-$145,000) commensurate with experience and $500/month stipend for insurance, leave and holidays. This is a fully remote, full-time position, with flexible work hours.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, both remote and in-office.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude in all public and internal interactions.

Ministry Expectations:

• Heart for Lebanon employees are expected to actively proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in alignment with the organization's Christian mission to make disciples.
• Adherence to the Heart for Lebanon Statement of Faith is a requirement for employment.
• The Major Investment Officer should exemplify conduct in accordance with the teachings of Scripture, Heart for Lebanon's Statement of Faith, and the organization’s policies, both in and outside of the workplace.

Heart for Lebanon's Statement of Faith

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Ryan Rasmussen, Partner & Recruiter at [e-mail].

Heart for Lebanon Foundation is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through relief, education, conversations and Bible Studies. Consistent with our charitable purpose; to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at Heart for Lebanon Foundation is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management, Fundraising, and Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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