Development Officer - Major Gifts

Bethel Church of Redding•Redding, CA

1d•$0 - $70,304

About The Position

Bethel Church is seeking a Development Officer to support its national and international fundraising efforts. Based in Redding, California, the role provides relational oversight of major and prospective major donors in an assigned portfolio, with annual support of $25,000 or more. The officer cultivates donor relationships, provides stewardship and direction, and solicits funds to advance the mission and vision of the ministries donors support on an ongoing annual or seasonal basis. The position is 40 hours per week, with frequent travel required (25–40%); remote work is possible.

Requirements

Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and maintain faithful fellowship with other believers; demonstrate a courteous, Christ-like attitude, integrity, adherence to Bethel’s Code of Honor and Core Values, and support Bethel’s ministry in prayer.
Believe and adhere to the beliefs and vision of Bethel Church.
Be legally qualified to work in the United States; the position does not qualify for work authorization or employment visa sponsorship.
Be able to meet the position’s physical requirements and pass a background check.
Be a college graduate.
Have a track record of excellent people skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels through face-to-face, written, phone, email, text, social media, and other channels.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to travel frequently (25–40%).
Have experience implementing new ideas and strategies.
Be a proactive self-starter driven by the ministry’s mission and vision.
Foster unity and teamwork, pursue integrity, and be service- and servant-minded.
Be passionate about helping Christian organizations fulfill their vision.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of fundraising experience, or revenue-generating experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.

Responsibilities

Understand, embrace, and integrate Bethel’s culture and theology of fundraising into donor relations.
Steward and guide donors in supporting the ministry’s mission and vision on an ongoing annual or seasonal basis.
Execute processes and procedures that streamline organizational actions and resources for effective donor engagement within an assigned portfolio.
Coordinate face-to-face donor appointments and personal travel arrangements throughout an assigned territory.
Produce, maintain, and update weekly and monthly major gift reports for assigned donors.
Complete daily CRM data entry for donor management tracking.
Align daily duties and practices with annual goals and objectives outlined by the Director of Advancement.
Work with the Development and Information Manager to handle donor requests efficiently.
Lead or oversee fundraising events as assigned by the Development and Information Manager.
Liaise with assigned Bethel staff and third-party partners to complete assignments and projects.
Handle other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health care plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance.
HealthiestYou telehealth service with 24-hour doctor and prescription access.
Wellness resources.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement leave, and public holidays.
403(b) and IRA retirement plans with retirement fund matching.
Free Bethel Online account with access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more.
Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership with full access to the online platform.
20% discount on most Bethel Bookstore items, plus discounts at the Bethel Music online store and Hebrews coffee shop.
Invitation to attend select conferences.