CNE Christian Foundation

Director of Philanthropy – Development

CNE Christian Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $77,580 - $103,440 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Work in partnership with ministry leaders and qualified philanthropists to secure funding for national priorities
  • Care for a portfolio of 100-125 major donor prospects who can give gifts of $25,000 or more
  • Shepherd donors through all stages of the donor cycle
  • Conduct intentional meetings to qualify whether a ministry partner is ready and willing to start the donor cycle towards giving a major gift
  • Develop engagement plans to cultivate and solicit gifts within 6-18 months
  • Maintain accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing fundraising software
  • Coordinate and maintain positive relationships with Development colleagues, other InterVarsity national departments, and field staff
  • Recognize the spiritual nature of giving and actively walk alongside donors in their own journey around money and stewardship
  • Host donor cultivation events that will help them grow spiritually

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or professional certifications beneficial
  • Significant major donor fund development experience with a minimum of 5-7 years of transferable professional experience
  • Demonstrated skills and experience of a major gift officer, familiar with moves management strategies and practices, and has applied them with major donors
  • Comfortable in asking for specific gifts; ability to plan for objections and determine next steps for successfully closing a gift
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in the use of a CRM system such as Salesforce or other system
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google and other websites that may increase your knowledge of donors/prospects.
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Hard Skills & Tools
major donor fund developmentmoves management strategiesdonor cultivationengagement plansfundraising software
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationpresentation skillsobjection handlingspiritual guidance
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degreeprofessional certifications