Major Gifts Officer

The Opportunity

As a Christ follower, do you love sharing the good news of the gospel? Do you love meeting new people and building relationships? Are you excited about the opportunity to actively participate in our aggressive growth plans, helping to see God's Word placed in the hands of people in the United States of America and around the world? Are you a self-starter and love the idea of building for the Kingdom?

If you have answered yes to these questions and want to be part of a fast-paced, growing ministry, we would love to meet you to explore the Major Gifts Officer opportunity currently available on our Development team, with a focus on new business.

Our Organization

Share Word Global (SWG) is a ministry committed to engaging the global Church to do one simple thing: go! Our mission is to ignite and fuel a passion in people's hearts to share the gospel-training and equipping them, as a community of believers, to effectively introduce people to Jesus through God's Word. SWG fuels the movement to "go!" and reach more people with the gospel through relational evangelism and training, innovative Scripture resources, and by partnering with local churches worldwide.

Core Values

• Gospel-Centricity
• Innovation & Creativity
• Excellence in Customer Service
• Visionary & Strategic
• Work Collaboratively
• Integrity & Accountability
• Humility

Position Description

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for prospecting and developing relationships that aid in acquiring new major donors and soliciting funds from new donors, corporations, and foundations to meet the supporters' philanthropic wishes and achieve the ministry's growth plans.

Reports to:

VP of Development

Term:
Full-time

Area:
United States of America

Location:

Work from home (within the USA)
Travel:
Required

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the fundraising initiative in the USA in collaboration with the VP of Development.
• Prospect potential donors, corporations, and foundations
• Develop relationships with new donor portfolios to deepen and broaden existing philanthropy commitments
• Utilize tools and resources to identify and cultivate major donors
• Solicit and acquire funds to meet annual financial goals
• Create and edit personalized, compelling project proposals for various audiences
• Undertake research, analyze data and make recommendations regarding new opportunities and ventures which can enhance the ministry, and which can lead to new revenue sources and increased giving
• Recruit, coordinate and participate in ministry trips with major donors
• Attend Ignite and Discovery events to develop relationships with potential donors and engage donors in the ministry

Role Requirements

• Demonstrates passion for Biblical stewardship and raising funds for the primary purpose of sharing God's Word
• Shows initiative and independence as a self-starter, capable of launching new efforts and building a robust major donor portfolio from the ground up
• Brings the necessary professional skills and experience to promote the ministry to various audiences such as Churches, Christian public, businesses, and Foundations
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and relational abilities, thriving in team environments and effectively engaging with major donors, partners, and external stakeholders
• Communicates with clarity and inspiration, both in writing and speaking, to articulate the organization's vision and motivate others to get involved
• Demonstrates sound judgement and organizational skills in managing responsibilities, resolving challenges, and driving results
• Willing and able to travel to fulfill responsibilities and support the ministry's mission across the United States

Assets

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, completed post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a sales or fundraising role with a proven track record of success
• Knowledge of Christian ministry or the non-profit sector
• Self-starter and able to work independently with a minimum level of supervision
• Personable, friendly, and donor-centric
• Ability to make the ask and solicit funds
• Experience writing proposals is an asset
• Experience in developing and implementing prospecting plans
• Familiarity with moves management, fundraising and donor relations management systems such as Blackbaud and Raiser's Edge
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset
• Bilingual in Spanish is an asset

Share Word Global is an evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to sharing the Word of God with the world. As a Christian evangelical ministry, candidates must be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and identify with our Mission and Statement of Faith.

We offer a competitive compensation package.

All applicants are welcome. Share Word Global is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities.

We sincerely thank all those who apply; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.