Major Donor Engagement Officer - UnfoldingWord

Major Donor Engagement Officer - Unfolding Word

Remote | Full-time, contract to hire

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Word seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Major Donor Engagement Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward transformative gifts ($10,000 to seven figures) from high-capacity individuals, businesses, churches and foundations. Reporting to the CDO, this role advances our vision of a church in every people group and the Bible in every language.

• Mission-Driven
  - Deep passion for unfolding
  
  Word’s vision and ability to articulate its impact.
• Relationship-Oriented
  - Builds trust, listens actively, and cultivates long-term donor partnerships.
• High Integrity
  - Exercises ethics, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive donor information.
• Strategic Thinker
  - Balances big-picture vision with attention to detail in portfolio management.
• Resilient & Self-Motivated
  - Works independently with high energy through the long arc of major gift cultivation.

• Develop and execute major gift strategies to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–150 donors and prospects; conduct research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through face-to-face meetings, proposals, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-capacity donors, business owners, family foundations, and church leaders.
• Collaborate with the CDO and program leaders to identify funding opportunities and build compelling cases for support.
• Lead moves management using Virtuous CRM, ensuring donor interactions and touchpoints are documented promptly and strategies are adjusted as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of major gift fundraising in nonprofit, ministry, or higher education; proven track record closing gifts of $10,000+.
• Familiarity with CRM and prospect research tools (Virtuous, Donor Search, Wealth Engine, Lexis Nexis).
  Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Preferred: CFRE certification (or in progress), experience with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and knowledge of planned giving vehicles.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication; credible with major donors and organizational leadership.
• Collaborative across development, marketing, and communications teams with a track record of providing good stewardship portfolios.