Regional Philanthropy Advisor for Christian Ministry

JVMI; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI) seeks a Regional Philanthropy Advisor to cultivate and grow relationships with major and prospective ministry partners. You will communicate the ministry's mission and impact while securing financial resources to advance JVMI's objectives.

In coordination with Philanthropy leadership and JVMI executives, you will develop cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, and retention plans to strengthen donor engagement and increase support for Israel-focused

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major gifts fundraising or related development experience.
• Proven track record of cultivating and soliciting six-figure donor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major and mega donors, churches, and congregational partners.
• Develop donor engagement plans and secure philanthropic support.
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit gifts to meet goals and align with ministry priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership to communicate impact and to advance fundraising strategies.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relationship management

CRM tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications/Marketing/Business/Theology

Tools

Salesforce or CRM software

Job description

Are you a relationship-driven fundraiser with a passion for ministry and a heart for advancing the Gospel? Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI) is seeking an experienced Regional Philanthropy Advisor to cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with major, and prospective, ministry partners who share our vision to transform lives and see all Israel saved.

Position Summary

The Regional Philanthropy Advisor develops, cultivates, manages relationships with major, and potential, major giving partners, churches, congregations, and ministry supporters. The role serves as a key representative of JVMI, effectively communicating the ministry's mission, vision, and impact while securing financial resources necessary to advance ministry objectives.

Working closely with Philanthropy leadership, JVMI executives, and ministry partners, the advisor develops and executes strategic cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, and retention plans designed to strengthen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major and mega donors, churches, and congregational partners.
• Develop meaningful donor relationships through virtual meetings, phone calls, written communication, and face-to-face visits.
• Develop annual cultivation and visitation plans.
• Create meaningful donor experiences that increase engagement and support.
• Meet fundraising, retention, and engagement goals through strategic cultivation and stewardship.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new major gift opportunities.
• Manage and grow relationships with mid-level donors who demonstrate major-gift potential
• Collaborate with leadership to communicate impact and to develop fundraising strategies and donor engagement opportunities.
• Promote planned giving and legacy giving opportunities.
• Utilize CRM tools and donor analytics/engagement data to manage donor relationships and engagement strategies.
• Assist with donor proposals, reports, presentations, and stewardship materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Theology, or a related field (equivalent combination of education, ministry experience, and relevant professional experience may be considered)
• Mature and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Active involvement in a local Christian church or Messianic Jewish congregation.
• 8+ years of major gifts fundraising, philanthropy, development, or comparable business development experience.
• Proven success in cultivating and soliciting six-figure donor relationships.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated professional who can work independently while advancing ministry goals.

Faith Alignment

We proclaim the Gospel to the Jew first, grow the Messianic Jewish community, and engage the Church concerning Israel and the Jewish people.

If you're passionate about combining ministry, relationship-building, and philanthropy to make an eternal impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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