Director of Donor Development

Organization OverviewLIFE Outreach International is a global Christian ministry with approximately $50 million in annual operations, dedicated to sharing the transforming truth of God’s love in both word and deed. In response to Christ’s call to proclaim the Gospel to every nation, the ministry demonstrates His love by meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of people around the world.

Through the LIFE TODAY television ministry, evangelistic outreach, LIFE Centers, feeding programs, clean water initiatives, disaster relief, and other humanitarian projects, LIFE Outreach International shares the hope of Jesus Christ while faithfully stewarding the resources entrusted by its ministry partners.

Mission StatementLIFE Outreach International is a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the transforming truth of God’s love in word and deed. The ministry encourages the support of missions and relief programs in areas of need throughout the world. Utilizing the tremendous potential of broadcast media to fulfill the mission, LIFE Outreach inspires believers to share the promise of life and hope with others.

-Position Summary The Director of Donor Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and prospective ministry partners in support of Life Outreach International’s mission. This position develops meaningful relationships with individuals, families, foundations, and other supporters to strengthen engagement and increase financial support for ministry initiatives.

This position implements strategies that strengthen donor relationships, enhance the donor experience, and expand opportunities for major donor engagement and support to advance the mission and impact of Life Outreach International.

-Primary Responsibilities Team Leadership
· Lead, mentor, and develop the Ministry Representatives, fostering a collaborative, Christ-centered, and mission-focused team.
· Provide coaching, guidance, training, and accountability to help team members achieve fundraising goals and professional growth.
· Establish performance expectations and evaluate individual and team effectiveness.

Fundraising Strategy
· Develop and implement comprehensive short- and long-term donor development strategies aligned with the ministry’s mission and strategic priorities.
· Develop annual donor development goals, budgets, and strategic priorities in collaboration with executive leadership.
· Lead the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and donor engagement efforts.
· Evaluate fundraising performance and recommend strategies to strengthen donor relationships and increase ministry support.

Major Donor Development
· Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective ministry partners.
· Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with major donors, individuals, families, foundations, and other key supporters through regular personal engagement.
· Manage a portfolio of major donors and implement individualized cultivation and stewardship plans.
· Oversee major gifts, annual giving initiatives, and special fundraising events.
· Partner with executive leadership in cultivating high-capacity donors and strategic ministry partners.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship
· Strengthen relationships with existing ministry partners through intentional communication and engagement.
· Coordinate donor visits, ministry experiences, appreciation events, and stewardship activities.
· Ensure timely acknowledgment, follow-up, and stewardship of donor gifts.
· Collaborate with Communications to provide meaningful donor impact reports, ministry updates, and personalized donor communications.

Data Management & Reporting
· Analyze fundraising performance, donor trends, and giving patterns to identify opportunities for growth.
· Maintain accurate donor records and engagement history within the ministry’s donor management system.
· Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations for executive leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making.
· Monitor fundraising goals and donor portfolio performance to ensure progress toward ministry objectives.

Collaboration
· Foster collaboration…