What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charitable Giving Officer position at SOUTH AMERICA MISSION, INC.?
Company Description
South America Mission (SAM) is a mission organization committed to multiplying dynamic churches across Latin America that transform local communities and the world, embodying the Kingdom of God. Since 1914, SAM has served in South America, sharing the hope of the gospel through discipleship, education, theological training, aviation, church planting, and more. SAM emphasizes redeemed lives, beautiful churches, and transformed communities as its core mission. The organization is dedicated to enabling and equipping Latin Americans for impactful ministry that aligns with its Christ-centered vision.
Overview
The Charitable Giving Officer is responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and expanding
relationships with key donors, foundations, and other funding partners to secure sustaining financial
support for South America Mission (SAM). This includes ongoing engagement with past and current
major donors, identifying and cultivating new donor relationships, and securing grants to support the
organization’s mission and vision. The role is essential to ensuring the long-term financial health and
sustainability of SAM's ministry in South America.
Key Responsibilities
- Donor Engagement: Build strong relationships with current and past donors through personalized
communication and updates, ensuring they feel connected to SAM’s mission.
- New Donor Development: Identify, research, and engage prospective donors through networking,
referrals, events, and outreach. Build a pipeline of individuals and families with the capacity and
passion to support the mission financially.
- Planned Giving Management: Promote and manage legacy gifts, such as bequests and retirement
plan distributions, working with advisors to align with donors’ goals and SAM’s mission.
- Grant Writing: Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, ensuring compliance
and securing funding aligned with SAM’s vision and mission.
- Strategic Fundraising Planning: Assist in developing and implementing annual fundraising
strategies to meet revenue goals to sustain and expand ministry impact.
- Reporting & Tracking: Maintain accurate and timely donor records using CRM software, providing
regular reports on fundraising outcomes and contributing to donors’ joy in giving.
- Event Support: Represent SAM at events and assist in planning donor-focused gatherings.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong communication and storytelling skills to share SAM’s impact.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with diverse individuals.
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising or donor relations strongly preferred.
- Experience with grant writing and donor management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge)
preferred.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of fundraising and donor stewardship best practices.
Spiritual Maturity and Personal Character
As a representative of SAM, the Charitable Giving Officer must embrace the mission, vision, and Christian
values associated with our ministry. The Charitable Giving Officer should have an active and growing
relationship with Jesus Christ that includes a faithful, personal walk with the Lord, regular involvement in a
local evangelical church, and a commitment to handling all personal and professional relationships in a
biblical and godly manner. The Officer should demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, and integrity in all
interactions and decisions.