Major Gifts Officer

Life.

Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is tolead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The You Version Major Gifts Officer advances our vision of reaching everyone, everywhere, every day with God’s Word by leading the cultivation, stewardship, and growth of major donor relationships and strategic giving opportunities. This role develops and executes a comprehensive major gifts strategy, builds meaningful partnerships with current and prospective donors, and collaborates closely with Development leadership and cross functional teams to inspire generosity and accelerate ministry impact.

The Director ensures donors remain valued members of the You Version Community while helping drive sustainable funding for key ministry priorities.

This role is responsible for collaborating with their leader to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.

Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

Life.

Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is tolead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The You Version Major Gifts Officer advances our vision of reaching everyone, everywhere, every day with God’s Word by leading the cultivation, stewardship, and growth of major donor relationships and strategic giving opportunities. This role develops and executes a comprehensive major gifts strategy, builds meaningful partnerships with current and prospective donors, and collaborates closely with Development leadership and cross functional teams to inspire generosity and accelerate ministry impact.

The Director ensures donors remain valued members of the You Version Community while helping drive sustainable funding for key ministry priorities.

This role is responsible for collaborating with their leader to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.

Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

• Develop and grow a portfolio of at least 125 major donors, implementing individualizedengagement strategies for each relationship.
• Build long-term, trust-based partnerships that ensure donors feel known, spiritually encouraged,and clearly connected to the impact of their giving.
• Conduct consistent and meaningful touch points with existing major donors through in-person meetings, phone calls, handwritten notes, and personalized communication.
• Pastor and support givers through challenging seasons as a meaningful supplement to theirspiritual community.
• Support and participate in strategic donor gatherings, including Accelerate and regional events.

• Create and lead a comprehensive major gifts strategy that identifies donor goals, personas, and opportunities to support You Version's annual budget stability and long-term growth.
• Thoughtfully identify and engage new individuals and families, building meaningful pathways thatinvite them into deeper relationship and major donor partnership with You Version.
• Cultivate and confidently invite donors to invest at new and increasing levels in alignment withministry priorities.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective major donors to support future ministrygrowth and sustainability.

• Track portfolio activity and progress within CRM systems to ensure strong follow-through,measurable growth, and effective stewardship.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights regarding major gift performance, opportunities,and progress to You Version leadership.
• Proactively uncover stories of life change, share them with the Donor Impact Manager forbroader communication efforts, and incorporate them into donor conversations to inspire deeperengagement with You Version's vision.
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