Position Summary The Donor Engagement Officer is under the direction of the Director for Foundations and Strategic Partnerships and is responsible for raising funds and building and maintaining relationships with ministry partners for the funding priorities of the C&MA which includes our international work and core US initiatives like Project ReImagine. This role builds and maintains relationships with a portfolio of high net worth probable donors, foundations, businesses and district and church leadership, to cultivate a deeper understanding of C&MA ministries worldwide seeking financial engagement. In the performance of his/her responsibilities, this position supports the overall mission of the C&MA as described below.
Specific Duties - Serves in a vital role within Development team, working closely with Major Gifts Team Lead and the Major Gifts Team, assisting in all efforts aimed at increasing donor engagement and securing financial support for the Great Commission Fund (GCF), Project ReImagine, and other projects of the C&MA
- Manages a portfolio of high-net-worth probable donors (100 to 150)
- Identify, research, and qualify prospective major donors by analyzing giving capacity, philanthropic interests, and alignment with organizational priorities to build a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities
- Creates an annual and long-term strategic plan for assigned portfolio of donors to increase major gift engagement, awareness, engagement, and participation in the funding of C&MA ministries and projects
- Serve as a strategic leader responsible for securing major gifts ($100,000 to $5 Million+) from high-net-worth individuals for the GCF, Project ReImagine, and other strategic international efforts agreed upon by senior leadership
- Sets appointments (virtual and in person) based on annual strategies and makes contacts on a prioritized, predetermined basis with existing and potential donors for the purpose of building relationships and securing funds for the C&MA
- Acknowledges donor gifts in a prompt manner and provides assigned donors and prospects with relevant information on C&MA projects and ministries
- Ensures that all pertinent information regarding donors and potential donors is entered into the CRM; submits activity reports monthly
- Stewards gifts alongside Executive AOM, Alliance Missions, and Church Ministry ensuring funds are used in alignment with donor's intent and reports on the impact of giving to donor
- Advises and works directly with individual and churches about biblical stewardship, generosity, and engagement in their callings to fulfill their callings
- Coordinates and oversees, when appropriate, various local events associated with major donors in assigned areas and assists Donor Engagement team on national donor events
- Coordinates with other Donor Engagement team members in the preparation of the operational budget for the Relationship Management Team
- Represents the C&MA with local and national faith-based fund-raising professionals; stays current on all matters relating to donor ministry and explores new ideas that will enhance donor communications and relations
- Attends and works at biennial General Council
- Represents the Donor Engagement Office when meeting with current and prospective donors and performs other duties as assigned
Requirements - Four-year college degree in related field required
- Experience with culturally and socio-economically diverse communities
- Experience with major donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation
- Work requiring an extensive background to understand trends and to develop broad programs for legal, investment, church, missions or equipment utilization, finance, and/or manpower utilization
- 5• 7 years of experience in a related position required
- 3• 5 years of experience within the C&MA required
Benefits - Salary range $86,586 to $105,848 per year
- Health plan (medical/dental/vision/HSA)
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with a percentage of employer matching
- Retirement grant
- Long-Term disability
- Paid time off (vacation/holidays/personal days)
- Sick time (accrues, with additional extended illness bank for rollover hours)
- Other paid leave (compassionate care, jury duty, parental, etc.)
- Employee assistance program
