Mission Funding Director (Major Gift Officer) - Remote

Overview

The Mission Funding Director is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support for the ELCA's priority fundraising objectives, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects.

In Short

• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift prospects.
• Achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Identify and build donor relationships.
• Collaborate with the Director of Major Gifts and other teams.
• Utilize Blackbaud CRM for donor management.
• Assist in implementing fundraising events.
• Write acknowledgment and thank you letters.
• Travel extensively to meet with donors.
• Commit to diversity and inclusion.
• Support the mission and vision of the ELCA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in capital campaigns and donor stewardship.
• Proven success in achieving fundraising goals.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Understanding of Christian stewardship.
• Commitment to diversity and equity.

Benefits

• Employer paid health premiums.
• Health and dependent care FSA.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Substantial employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Generous paid time-off policy including 16 paid holidays.