Major Donor Engagement Officer - UnfoldingWord

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute major gift strategies to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–150 donors and prospects; conduct research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through face-to-face meetings, proposals, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-capacity donors, business owners, family foundations, and church leaders.
• Collaborate with the CDO and program leaders to identify funding opportunities and build compelling cases for support.
• Lead moves management using Virtuous CRM, ensuring donor interactions and touchpoints are documented promptly and strategies are adjusted as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of major gift fundraising in nonprofit, ministry, or higher education; proven track record closing gifts of $10,000+.
• Familiarity with CRM and prospect research tools (Virtuous, DonorSearch, WealthEngine, LexisNexis).
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred

• CFRE certification (or in progress).
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and knowledge of planned giving vehicles.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication;
• Credible with major donors and organizational leadership;
• Collaborative across development, marketing, and communications teams with a track record of providing good stewardship portfolios.