Director of Organization Giving

Life.Church • Edmond, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Organization Giving leads the strategy to cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with private, corporate, and family foundations, as well as churches and businesses. The role develops and executes a comprehensive organizational giving strategy to expand strategic generosity partnerships and increase financial support for the mission. Working with Development leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director identifies giving opportunities, invites financial investment, communicates giving impact, and strengthens long-term relationships with organizational partners.

The Director manages a portfolio of approximately 20–40 foundations, builds trust-based relationships with foundation officers, trustees, and other stakeholders, and represents YouVersion at foundation gatherings, conferences, and donor events. The position also leads the full grant lifecycle, communicates strategic KPIs and impact metrics, and oversees CRM tracking and evaluation of foundation giving activity.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church. Life.Church's mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ, reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. YouVersion creates biblically based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God.

Requirements

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems innovatively.
• Effective multitasking and time management skills to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective process and organizational management skills to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Strong relational skills and the ability to build authentic, long-term partnerships.
• Ability to navigate foundation giving vehicles, including grants, appreciated securities, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and planned giving, to develop effective giving partnerships.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, philanthropy, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in foundation relations, grant writing, or major gifts fundraising in faith-based nonprofit environments.
• Experience with nonprofit financial structures, including program budgeting, restricted and unrestricted funding, and impact measurement.
• Ability to uphold and represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management and growth of a portfolio of approximately 20–40 foundations, developing individualized engagement strategies to strengthen partnerships and expand giving opportunities.
• Identify and pursue mission-aligned foundations and organizations, developing strategic opportunities for meaningful partnerships with YouVersion.
• Evaluate philanthropic trends, foundation priorities, and funding landscapes to inform organizational giving strategy and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Build long-term, trust-based partnerships with foundation officers, trustees, and key stakeholders, helping them feel known, spiritually encouraged, and connected to the impact of their giving.
• Maintain consistent, meaningful engagement with existing foundation partners through personalized communication, meetings, and other relational touch points.
• Represent YouVersion's vision and organizational giving opportunities at foundation gatherings, conferences, and YouVersion-specific donor events.
• Provide organizational partners with professional updates on strategic KPIs, impact metrics, and future vision.
• Lead the full grant lifecycle for organizational partners, including identification, cultivation, proposal development, submission, reporting, and renewal.
• Oversee tracking and evaluation of foundation giving activity within the CRM to ensure accountability and measurable growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and develop strategic giving opportunities that attract new foundation partners and strengthen existing relationships.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance provided at 2x annual salary at no cost, with additional coverage available to purchase.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Wellness and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% in employee contributions, employer match, and employer discretionary contributions in the first year; contributions increase with years on staff.
• $160 annually in development dollars for professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director