Donor Liaison, Major Gifts

Job Description

Key Hiring Process Dates:

Posting Closes: 9/23/2026 at 11:55 PM

One-Way Interview Invitations Sent by 9/25/2026

One-Way Interviews Due: 9/27/2026

In-Person Interviews: 10/6/2026

We anticipate final interviews will take place during the week of 10/12/2026 - 10/16/2026.

This schedule is subject to change as needed.

The Philanthropies Department helps to invite individuals and families to follow the example of the Lord, Jesus Christ, as they live the two great commandments to love God and their neighbors. Giving helps members and others experience the joy and blessings of participating in God's work as they choose to follow inspiration and prophetic direction. To do this, Philanthropies facilitates and invites voluntary philanthropic giving (beyond tithes and fast offering) for programs and projects approved by the First Presidency.

Philanthropies provides shared donor and philanthropic support to all CES institutions.

The Donor Liaison, Major Gifts develops and strengthens relationships with prospective and current major donors in support of approved philanthropic priorities. This role serves as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, helping individuals and families identify meaningful opportunities to participate in philanthropic giving. Through relationship-building, stewardship, strategic engagement, and personalized donor experiences, the Donor Liaison helps donors connect their interests and charitable goals with opportunities to support the mission of the Church and its affiliated institutions.

Working closely with institutional leaders, Philanthropies colleagues, and other partners, this position develops and executes donor engagement strategies that cultivate trust, deepen relationships, and encourage long-term philanthropic participation. The role exercises significant independence, professional judgment, and discretion while managing complex donor relationships and representing Philanthropies to a wide range of audiences.

This is a senior-level individual contributor role on the Major Gifts team.

Develops and maintains a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects within an assigned geographic area or area of responsibility. Builds trusted relationships through meaningful interactions, responsive service, and a deep understanding of donor interests and philanthropic goals. Creates and implements individualized engagement strategies that strengthen relationships and foster long-term participation in approved philanthropic initiatives.

Helps donors and prospects understand the mission of Philanthropies and the impact of approved philanthropic priorities. Communicates opportunities for giving in a manner that is informative, donor-centered, and aligned with organizational objectives. Maintains a thorough understanding of institutional priorities, approved projects, and philanthropic opportunities in order to effectively connect donors with meaningful giving experiences.

Collaborates with institutional leaders, prospect development professionals, annual giving teams, gift planning professionals, managers, and other stakeholders to support donor engagement efforts. Ensures donor information, engagement strategies, contact reports, and portfolio activities are accurate and current. Learns, understands, and uses approved record keeping systems. Coordinates donor visits, travel planning, referrals, and engagement opportunities that support cultivation, stewardship, and philanthropic outcomes.

Facilitates conversations that help donors consider opportunities for philanthropic participation and investment. Invites donor involvement through thoughtful engagement, stewardship activities, events, visits, and other relationship-building opportunities. Helps ensure donors receive meaningful acknowledgment, feedback, and information regarding the impact of their support.

Maintains accurate donor records, contact reports, engagement plans, and portfolio documentation. Monitors donor activity and engagement progress and communicates results and opportunities to leadership. Exercises sound stewardship of departmental resources, including travel and engagement budgets. Helps ensure donor information is handled appropriately and confidentially while supporting…