Life in Mobile

Director of Major Gifts

Edmond, OK · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago

CRMUnityLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

The YouVersion Director of Major Gifts advances our vision of reaching everyone, everywhere, every day with God's Word by leading the cultivation, stewardship, and growth of major donor relationships and strategic giving opportunities.
It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment! - $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. - Casual dress and work environment. - And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully.

Build and Manage a Strategic Donor Portfolio
Develop and grow a portfolio of at least 125 major donors, implementing individualized engagement strategies for each relationship.
Build long-term, trust-based partnerships that ensure donors feel known, spiritually encouraged, and clearly connected to the impact of their giving.
Pastor and support givers through challenging seasons as a meaningful supplement to their spiritual community.
Support and participate in strategic donor gatherings, including Accelerate and regional events.
Develop and Execute a Growth Strategy
Thoughtfully identify and engage new individuals and families, building meaningful pathways that invite them into deeper relationship and major donor partnership with YouVersion.
Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective major donors to support future ministry growth and sustainability.
Drive Outcomes and Organizational Impact
Partner with Generosity, Marketing, and Creative teams to develop donor proposals, printed materials, investment opportunities, impact stories, and supporting data that effectively communicate ministry impact.

High capacity for independent judgment, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Advanced degree, CFRE, or equivalent professional credential preferred.
5-7 years of related work experience.

It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment! - $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. - Casual dress and work environment. - And much more!
Create and lead a comprehensive major gifts strategy that identifies donor goals, personas, and opportunities to support YouVersion's annual budget stability and long-term growth.
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost.
Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year.
Proactively uncover stories of life change, share them with the Donor Impact Manager for broader communication efforts, and incorporate them into donor conversations to inspire deeper engagement with YouVersion's vision.
Financial fluency in charitable giving vehicles, including cash, appreciated securities, donor advised funds (DAFs), stock transfers, and basic planned giving concepts.
Benefits We Offer

That's how we're able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

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