Major Gift Officer - Transform Mission with Generosity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO 21 days + holidays

Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits

Tuition discounts

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Moves management

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Virtuous CRM

Job description

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.