Ijm
Senior Philanthropy Officer
Texas - Remote · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
SalesforceSalesLogisticsCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices.
- We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.
- We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to significantly broaden and deepen the base of support from major donors in the region.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major donors and foundations.
- Identify and build relationships with new individuals and foundations, including onboarding major donors transitioning from mid-level portfolios.
- Coordinate with IJM leaders globally to design engagement opportunities aligned with donor passions and field needs.
- Collaborate with HQ events team to plan and implement regional events that deepen relationships and attract new supporters.
- Partner with Mobilization teams to identify and cultivate major donor leads from church and workplace engagement efforts.
- Develop and execute strategies to expand the donor base through networks, events, and media-driven opportunities.
- Leverage Salesforce to maintain accurate donor records and track engagement; regularly update projections, contact reports, and giving history to drive strategic fundraising decisions and donor stewardship.
- Schedule and manage donor and stakeholder meetings, ensuring seamless logistics and follow-up.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to review seasonal messaging and ensure donor communications and mailings are accurate and delivered on time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of fundraising experience or equivalent sales experience required.
- Proven track record of effectiveness as an influencer and collaborator on cross-functional teams.
- A proven track record of emotionally compelling public speaking and presentation that moves people to action.
- Experience managing, tracking, and reporting on the financial efforts of a donor portfolio.
- Extensive experience with donor cultivation, donor portfolio, and moves management.
- Experience speaking to high-potential donors effectively, intelligently, and passionately.
- Proven track record of securing $1M+ annually from major donors and foundations, including successful solicitation of principal-level gifts ($1M+), or equivalent in high-value sales.
- Proven ability to effectively develop, nurture, and maintain individual relationships and the skill to lead those individuals to make joyful financial investments.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly developed capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of donor strategies and to make appropriate adjustments.
- Ability to travel up to 25% in support of role responsibilities.
- Critical Qualities:
Nice to have
- Ability to communicate consistently in the donor's preferred style, delivering clear, mission-aligned messages that resonate and inspire action.
- Salesforce experience a plus.
Compensation
- Lead and host high-impact donor events, including the IJM Justice Gathering—our signature regional event drawing 500+ guests annually—to deepen engagement and inspire generosity.
Benefits
- Facilitate international vision trips that allow donors to experience IJM's global impact firsthand, ensuring seamless planning and exceptional donor experience.
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
Company info
- International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
- We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
- The Need
- For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our team.
- International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world.
- Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
- We are a global community that cares for one another.
- For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.
- 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty.
- As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our team.
- The Senior Philanthropy Officer, will cultivate deep, trust-based relationships with existing donors to inspire continued and increased giving, while also identifying and engaging new supporters through strategic networking and regional connections.
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