Major Gift Officer
Join Us in Turning Generosity into Mission‑Fueled Worship
As the Major Gift Officer, you will partner with passionate individuals to inspire and guide them toward joyful, missional giving. In this rewarding role you will steward a portfolio of donors, help them discover the deeper purpose of their resources, and channel those gifts into the life‑changing work of the International Mission Board.
Location: remote -in Texas
Rate: $100k-120K
In this rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing leadership in biblical stewardship among individual givers, helping to resource the mission of IMB through various giving strategies. This position encourages givers to discover biblical generosity and unlock the joy of giving as an act of their worship.
The ideal candidate is a relational fundraiser with a proven ability to confidently invite transformational gifts. We believe generosity is rooted in relationships. This role is not transactional fundraising, but long-term partnership development with givers passionate about advancing the mission of the IMB.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential giver relationships within your assigned portfolio.
Engage givers in meaningful discussions about gift strategies, including outright and deferred giving options, to promote greater mission and ministry depth through the local church and IMB.
Implement a moves-management plan aligned with an established gift-cycle for your portfolio, focusing on achieving a giver-centric strategy with goals for annual gift proposals, face-to-face visits, documented gift closures, and compliance with internal and ethics policies.
Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the Ministry Advancement database and complete additional administrative responsibilities as required.
Continuously grow your knowledge of giving trends, changes to charitable tax law, giving vehicles, and general knowledge of philanthropy and ethics, as well as missiological practices and strategic IMB giving opportunities.
Achieve annual goal approaching or exceeding $3 million per year
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management), preferred
At least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, with a proven track record of securing multiple gifts of six‑figures and above from individual donors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire givers and other stakeholders
Experience with planned giving, including charitable trusts, estates, and other complex gift vehicles
Demonstrated expertise, foundations, and other key stakeholders
Maintain the respect and support of IMB constituencies
Proficiency in relational database software, such as Virtuous CRM or similar system
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Accustomed to collaborative work with internal and external partners
Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
Preferred location in the Houston, TX with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in regionally.
Willingness to travel 30% to 50% of the time
Benefits & Perks:
Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
Access to tuition discounts
See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.
Worker Type:
Employee
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
As the Major Gift Officer, you will partner with passionate individuals to inspire and guide them toward joyful, missional giving. In this rewarding role you will steward a portfolio of donors, help them discover the deeper purpose of their resources, and channel those gifts into the life‑changing work of the International Mission Board.
Location: remote -in Texas
Rate: $100k-120K
In this rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing leadership in biblical stewardship among individual givers, helping to resource the mission of IMB through various giving strategies. This position encourages givers to discover biblical generosity and unlock the joy of giving as an act of their worship.
The ideal candidate is a relational fundraiser with a proven ability to confidently invite transformational gifts. We believe generosity is rooted in relationships. This role is not transactional fundraising, but long-term partnership development with givers passionate about advancing the mission of the IMB.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential giver relationships within your assigned portfolio.
Engage givers in meaningful discussions about gift strategies, including outright and deferred giving options, to promote greater mission and ministry depth through the local church and IMB.
Implement a moves-management plan aligned with an established gift-cycle for your portfolio, focusing on achieving a giver-centric strategy with goals for annual gift proposals, face-to-face visits, documented gift closures, and compliance with internal and ethics policies.
Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the Ministry Advancement database and complete additional administrative responsibilities as required.
Continuously grow your knowledge of giving trends, changes to charitable tax law, giving vehicles, and general knowledge of philanthropy and ethics, as well as missiological practices and strategic IMB giving opportunities.
Achieve annual goal approaching or exceeding $3 million per year
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management), preferred
At least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, with a proven track record of securing multiple gifts of six‑figures and above from individual donors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire givers and other stakeholders
Experience with planned giving, including charitable trusts, estates, and other complex gift vehicles
Demonstrated expertise, foundations, and other key stakeholders
Maintain the respect and support of IMB constituencies
Proficiency in relational database software, such as Virtuous CRM or similar system
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Accustomed to collaborative work with internal and external partners
Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
Preferred location in the Houston, TX with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in regionally.
Willingness to travel 30% to 50% of the time
Benefits & Perks:
Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
Access to tuition discounts
See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.
Worker Type:
Employee
Regular
Time Type:
Full time