Major Gifts Officer

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer

Team: Development Classification: 

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Development 

Direct Reports: none

Effective Date: April 2026

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating and stewarding meaningful philanthropic partnerships with individuals, families, businesses, and foundations to advance Oliver Gospel’s mission.

Position Qualifications

For Employment with Oliver Gospel

• A born again believer in Jesus Christ
• Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
• Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
• Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
• Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
• Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Mission event
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license

For the Major Gifts Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field 
• Proven ability to build trust and engage effectively with high-capacity donors and community leaders.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-based fundraising, donor development, or sales with measurable results.
• Experience successfully presenting to individuals and groups in donor-facing and/or professional settings.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and donor data management. Donor Perfect experience a plus. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC-based business software.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the major gifts strategy in collaboration with the Director of Development and Senior Leadership, with a focus on donor engagement, relationship management, and long-term philanthropic investment.
• Cultivate major donor relationships through various communication channels.
• Manage, engage, and increase the quantity and value of current major donors and prospects Partner with the Development team to secure major donor participation and sponsorships for key events, ensuring alignment with relational fundraising priorities.
• Manage, qualify, and solicit a dynamic major donor portfolio of approximately 100- 125 donors, with accountability for meaningful donor movement, engagement, and long-term retention.
• Conduct educational and informational presentations and tours of Oliver Gospel’s work to community partners.
• Research and compile information to create detailed donor profiles on qualified major donors and prospects.
• Serve as the major donor strategy lead for the Hope Match Challenge, focusing on lead gift development, donor alignment, and relationship-based solicitation, in collaboration with Development team.
• Represent Oliver Gospel at community or partner events.
• Provide Leadership with donor information, reporting, and analytics as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Ability to inspire and challenge major donors and prospects in their giving
• Ability is thought and ability to fluidly shift in style and strategy for effectiveness
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, program staff, and communications teams Comfort leveraging executive and board relationships in donor engagement
• Sound judgment in decision-making
• Strong organizational and research skills
• Strong relational, written, and oral communication skills
• Integrity in dealing with people, finances, and confidential information Excellent attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
• Servant attitude

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
• Ability to respond professionally to emotionally complex situations while maintaining appropriate boundaries and self-care.
• Ability to participate in travel experiences
• Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees and/or guests Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery for long periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, and reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Ability to engage in limited exposure to publicly transmitted diseases, such as colds, viruses, etc.