What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Gift Officer position at Intercessors for America?
National Gift Officer
Relationship Builder, Ministry-Minded, and Driven to Advance a Mission.
This is not a routine fundraising role. It’s a deeply relational, ministry-centered position for a gifted communicator who loves connecting with people, cultivating generosity, and advancing a Christ-centered mission. As National Gift Officer, you’ll partner with donors, steward relationships, and share the IFA vision.
- Location: Purcellville, VA (Hybrid/Onsite Expectations, Travel)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $116,000–$156,000 per year, plus a full benefits package.
ABOUT US: For over 50 years, Intercessors for America (IFA) has united believers in prayer and action for the nation. Our mission is to inform, connect, and mobilize people of faith to pray for our leaders and government, championing biblical values such as religious freedom, life, and family.
ABOUT THE ROLE: As a National Gift Officer, you will play a pivotal role in building and strengthening donor relationships across the country. You will cultivate existing supporters, engage new prospects, and support strategic giving opportunities including major gifts and legacy planning. This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who excels in communication, gratitude-centered donor engagement, long-term relationship building, fundraising, business development, and collaborative teamwork. Your work directly fuels IFA’s ability to expand its prayer mobilization efforts and fulfill its mission on a national scale.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage a portfolio of current donors, deepening relationships and fostering long-term engagement of their time, talent, and treasure.
- Provide ongoing care and communication to supporters who partner with IFA financially.
- Minister to the hearts of current and prospective donors with gratitude, encouragement, and the IFA vision.
- Oversee strategic communications with major donors and prospects.
- Coordinate opportunities for the President/CEO to connect with key supporters.
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely information on donor initiatives, campaigns, and ministry updates.
- Support organizational funding initiatives, giving campaigns, and special donor experiences.
- Assess emerging fundraising practices and regional trends to enhance donor engagement.
- Collaborate with external partners on estate plans or donor strategy discussions as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 5–7 years of experience in major gifts, donor relations, or nonprofit fundraising (faith-based experience strongly preferred).
- Proven track record in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and planned giving prospects.
- Expertise in planning and executing donor initiatives, campaigns, and events.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate warmly, clearly, and persuasively.
- Proficiency with donor databases or CRM systems (Salesforce experience preferred).
- Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Experience managing teams (preferred).
- Familiarity with estate or legacy giving strategies (preferred).
- Willingness to travel regionally to meet donors (preferred).
- Alignment with and commitment to IFA’s Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- Serve on a deeply committed, Christ-centered team with a national reach.
- Build life-giving relationships with supporters and advance our IFA mission.
- Play a direct role in expanding prayer mobilization across America.
- Engage meaningfully in ministry while using your professional skills in fundraising and relationship development.
Apply today! Join our IFA Team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $116,000.00 - $156,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional experience do you have cultivating and stewarding major or planned-giving donors?
- IFA is a Christian, nonprofit. Please describe your understanding of the IFA mission and how you see your professional work aligning with the organization's faith-based goals and values.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
- Nonprofit management: 3 years (Required)
- Donor Relations: 5 years (Required)
- Donor databases or CRMs (Salesforce): 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $116,000 - $156,000