Major Gifts Officer — Strategic Donor Partnerships

IMB (International Mission Board); Texas; On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with 3 plans

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

PTO 21 days + holidays

Volunteer mission trip benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive benefits summary

Job summary

IMB seeks a Major Gift Officer in Texas to partner with donors, steward portfolios, and channel gifts into the life-changing work of the International Mission Board.

You will build relationships, invite transformational gifts, and model biblical generosity in alignment with our mission. The role requires a proven major gifts track record, planning giving experience, and willingness to travel 30%–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with major donors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with planned giving including charitable trusts and estates.
• Demonstrated expertise with foundations and key stakeholders.
• Maintain respect and support of IMB constituencies.
• Proficiency with relational database software such as Virtuous CRM.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 30%–50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75–150 current and potential giver relationships within your portfolio.
• Engage givers in discussions about gift strategies, including outright and deferred giving options.
• Implement a moves-management plan aligned with the gift-cycle to achieve annual gift proposals and closures.
• Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the Ministry Advancement database.
• Grow knowledge of giving trends, charitable tax law, and philanthropy ethics.
• Achieve annual fundraising goals ($3 million+).

Skills

Donor relationship management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Virtuous CRM

Job description

IMB seeks a Major Gift Officer in Texas to partner with donors, steward portfolios, and channel gifts into the life-changing work of the International Mission Board.

You will build relationships, invite transformational gifts, and model biblical generosity in alignment with our mission. The role requires a proven major gifts track record, planning giving experience, and willingness to travel 30%–50%.