Major Gift Officer

Major Gift Officer

Fully Remote
• NE Remote - NE

Love Justice International (LJI) is a Christian nonprofit driven by a singular mission: to share the love of Jesus Christ by fighting the world's greatest injustices. We pursue this calling through two primary efforts—our expanding anti-human trafficking work and the care of orphaned and abandoned children. We are looking for faithful, compassionate, and mission-driven problem-solvers—people who think deeply about how to fight injustice and share Christ's love in a broken world.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling. If you're searching for an easy, comfortable career, there are plenty of other options. But if you're drawn to work that demands sacrifice, boldness, and faith, we invite you to apply and explore how you can be part of this mission.

Love Justice International has been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace for five consecutive years (2021–2025), most recently achieving the "Flourishing" category—the highest level of organizational health. Learn more about who we are, what sets us apart, and our open positions /careers.

Opportunities to truly change lives are exceptionally rare—but at LJI, that is exactly the kind of impact you can have. Although we're a nonprofit, we operate as an "Impact Engineering" organization, focused solely on maximizing real-world outcomes. By combining scientific and business principles with field-led, locally informed insights, we intercept potential trafficking victims for under $150 each, creating a ripple effect that prevents several more individuals from enslavement.

This remarkable efficiency underscores the profound, far-reaching impact your work can have on countless lives.

Joining LJI means stepping into an opportunity to deeply impact lives by combating injustice and expressing the transformative love of Christ. At LJI, you'll be part of a connected, purpose-driven team committed to impactful, kingdom-class excellence.

We offer competitive and thoughtful benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff. Benefit offerings are designed to support wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff care. Details of specific benefits will vary based on location, local standards, and applicable regulations.

Position Type:
Full Time;
Salaried;
Stateside

Position Overview:

LJI has developed a highly impactful strategy for fighting human trafficking that has proven effective across diverse global contexts. The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will be a key player in driving our fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with high-net-worth donors, identifying significant giving opportunities, and aligning donor engagement with our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser who feels he or she is just now hitting their stride, with a deep understanding of donor psychology, a strong track record in securing major gifts, and the ability to build and nurture lasting relationships with key supporters.

This role requires frequent travel (up to 50%) to engage donors in meaningful ways, including in-person meetings, events, and site visits to LJI's programs.

The Major Gift Officer will report to the VP of Advancement. Candidates should be based in the US within one hour of a major airport.

• Portfolio Management
  • Develop and manage a portfolio (125-150) of high-net-worth individuals for major gifts, ensuring a deep understanding of each donor's interests, motivations, and giving capacity.
  • Create and implement personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor in the portfolio and lead the donor through the organization's sales process.
  • Regularly assess and update donor profiles, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Ensure quick entry of relevant meetings into the CRM system while also following the 'sales process'.
• Cultivation and Solicitation
  • Build strong, meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals through regular communication, personalized meetings, and events.
  • Develop and execute solicitation plans for major gifts, working closely with the VP of Advancement and other stakeholders.
  • Present compelling cases for…