Major Gifts Officer
Apply NowCompany: Food For The Hungry
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85032
Description:
Location: Phoenix, AZ or remote in the US
Why we are different...
Talent. Faith. Thrive.
When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God's calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world's most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
A successful candidate will have the following:
FH is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer professional. The qualified MGO will have 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a track record of successfully securing individual and major gifts, and meeting revenue/fundraising goals and deadlines. Additionally, the top candidate will have a bachelor's degree, knowledge of evangelical doctrines and profiles, and the ability to travel up to 50-60% of the time annually.
A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH's Christian beliefs.
Refined writing and speaking skills and use them to compel individuals to action.
Confidence and competence in high-level financial negotiations and a history of securing major gifts.
Negotiation, presentation, and execution skills.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
What you'll do...
As the MGO, you will:
Develop and implement a "moves management" strategy for each major donor in their caseload.
Track donor contact, which includes activities such as monitoring number of face-to-face visits, phone calls, emails, personalized correspondence, funding proposals presented, new donor inquiries, etc.
Prepare materials to secure gifts, such as proposals, illustrations, and informational materials.
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate relationships with investors. Communicate to potential and existing major donors about field programs and emergency relief needs, and encourage donors to contribute through cash donations, investment securities, real estate, endowments, trusts, or bequests.
Conduct personal visits with major donors.
Travel, as necessary, with staff and donors to relief and development sites around the world.
What you'll get...
Along with competitive pay, FH offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premiums paid for employees and 50% of premiums paid for dependent coverage. We also provide a great 401k plan with a 6% employer match, vacation and wellness leave, short-term and long-term disability Insurance, and 12 paid company holidays.
WOW us!
If you've got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?
Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Why we are different...
Talent. Faith. Thrive.
When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God's calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world's most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
A successful candidate will have the following:
FH is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Officer professional. The qualified MGO will have 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a track record of successfully securing individual and major gifts, and meeting revenue/fundraising goals and deadlines. Additionally, the top candidate will have a bachelor's degree, knowledge of evangelical doctrines and profiles, and the ability to travel up to 50-60% of the time annually.
A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH's Christian beliefs.
Refined writing and speaking skills and use them to compel individuals to action.
Confidence and competence in high-level financial negotiations and a history of securing major gifts.
Negotiation, presentation, and execution skills.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
What you'll do...
As the MGO, you will:
Develop and implement a "moves management" strategy for each major donor in their caseload.
Track donor contact, which includes activities such as monitoring number of face-to-face visits, phone calls, emails, personalized correspondence, funding proposals presented, new donor inquiries, etc.
Prepare materials to secure gifts, such as proposals, illustrations, and informational materials.
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate relationships with investors. Communicate to potential and existing major donors about field programs and emergency relief needs, and encourage donors to contribute through cash donations, investment securities, real estate, endowments, trusts, or bequests.
Conduct personal visits with major donors.
Travel, as necessary, with staff and donors to relief and development sites around the world.
What you'll get...
Along with competitive pay, FH offers medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premiums paid for employees and 50% of premiums paid for dependent coverage. We also provide a great 401k plan with a 6% employer match, vacation and wellness leave, short-term and long-term disability Insurance, and 12 paid company holidays.
WOW us!
If you've got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?
Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.