Major Gift Officer

Join our dynamic team at the International Mission Board as a Major Gift Officer in Atlanta, GA and play a vital role in supporting the Great Commission globally!

Location: Atlanta, GA (fully remote)
Rate: Salary commensurate with experience + great benefits!   

In this rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing leadership in biblical stewardship among individual givers, helping to resource the mission of IMB through various giving strategies. This position encourages givers to discover biblical generosity and unlock the joy of giving as an act of their worship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with 75-150 current and potential giver relationships within your assigned portfolio.
• Engage givers in meaningful discussions about gift strategies, including outright and deferred giving options, to promote greater mission and ministry depth through the local church and IMB.
• Implement a moves-management plan aligned with an established gift-cycle for your portfolio, focusing on achieving a giver-centric strategy with goals for annual gift proposals, face-to-face visits, documented gift closures, and compliance with internal and ethics policies.
• Maintain accurate records of constituent activity in the Ministry Advancement database and complete additional administrative responsibilities as required.
• Continuously grow your knowledge of giving trends, changes to charitable tax law, giving vehicles, and general knowledge of philanthropy and ethics, as well as missiological practices and strategic IMB giving opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, communications, non-profit management), preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in major donor work, with a proven track record of securing gifts ($10,000+) from individual donors
• Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with major donors, foundations, and other key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire givers and other stakeholders
• Experience with planned giving, including charitable trusts, estates, and other complex gift vehicles
• Good understanding of SBC denominational culture and SBC church affiliation
• Maintain the respect and support of IMB/NAMB/Send Relief constituencies 
• Proficiency in relational database software, such as Raiser's Edge or similar system
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Accustomed to collaborative work with internal and external partners
• Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Must be in the Atlanta area with a focus on building relationships and engaging with constituents in the local and statewide community
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time throughout Georgia

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)

• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available

• 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years

• 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years 

• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life first hand by working with our teams overseas 

• Access to tuition discounts

• See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here.

Worker Type:

EmployeeRegular

Time Type:

Full time