Development Officer - Major Gifts

Job Summary

Do you have a passion to raise funds for Kingdom impact? Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to cultivate relationships? If so, Bethel is looking for a major gift officer like you. As a member of this team, you will support the national and international fundraising efforts of Bethel Church headquartered out of Redding, California by providing relational oversight of major and prospective major donors in assigned portfolios. You will provide sound stewardship and direction to donors as you guide them to support the mission and vision of the ministries which they have supported in the past, on an ongoing annual or seasonal basis. To support the fundraising efforts of Bethel by providing oversight of donors in an assigned major gift portfolio ($25,000+ annual support), while cultivating relationships and soliciting funds to advance the mission of the organization.

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Compensation: $70,304.00 annually

Job Requirements

● Understand, embrace, and integrate Bethel’s culture and underlying theology of fundraising into your approach to donor relations.

● Provide sound stewardship and direction to donors as you lead them to support the mission and vision of the ministry on an ongoing annual or seasonal basis.

● Execute processes and procedures to streamline organizational actions and resources with an assigned portfolio for proper donor engagement.

● Coordinate face-to-face appointments with donors, as well as personal travel arrangements, throughout an assigned territory to conduct business on a regular basis.

● Oversee and execute the production, maintenance and updating of weekly and monthly major gift reports for assigned donors within an assigned portfolio.

● Oversee and implement the necessary daily data entry into a CRM for proper donor management tracking.

● Align daily job duties and practices to adhere to and achieve annual goals and objectives outlined by the Director of Advancement.

● Work with the Development and Information Manager to ensure the requests of Bethel donors are handled in an efficient manner.

● Lead or oversee fundraising events as assigned by the Development and Information Manager.

● Liaison with assigned Bethel staff and third-party partners as directed and required to effectively complete assignments and projects.

● Confidential and Proprietary

● Handle other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● Is a born again believer of Jesus Christ and maintains faithful fellowship with other believers (Hebrews 10:25); maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Bethel; exhibits integrity in professional and personal life; adheres to Bethel’s Code of Honor and Core Values; upholds Bethel’s ministry in prayer.

● Believes and adheres to the beliefs and vision of Bethel Church

● This position does not qualify for sponsorship of work authorization or an employment visa, so candidates must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. to be considered for this position.

● Ability to meet the physical requirements of this position (see attached)

● Ability to pass a background check

● College graduate.

● A track-record of excellent people skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels through face-to-face, written, phone calls, email, text, social media, and other channels as necessary.

● Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.

● Frequent travel required (25-40%).

● Remote possible.

● Experience with implementing new ideas and strategies.

● Proactive self-starter driven by the mission and vision of the ministry.

● Fosters a spirit of unity and teamwork, pursues integrity, and is service and servant-minded.

● Passionate about assisting Christian organizations fulfill their vision.

Preferred Qualifications

● 3-5 years of fundraising experience (preferred), or revenue generating experience for a

major company or division of a large corporation.

Benefits

● Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

● Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

● HealthiestYou (TeleDoc: 24 hour doctor/prescription access)

● Wellness Resources

● Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)

● Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching

● Free Bethel Online Account (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)

● Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform

● 20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore as well as discounts in the Bethel Music online store and Hebrews coffee shop

● Invitation to attend Select Conferences