Major Gift Officer - Regional Director

Global Media Outreach

27d•Remote

About The Position

ExploreGod (formerly Global Media Outreach) is a nonprofit ministry that uses technology to invite people to know Jesus Christ as Savior and grow in a personal relationship with Him. ExploreGod is seeking a full-time Major Gift Officer serving as Regional Director for a multi-state territory in the Southeastern U.S. The position is fully remote, but the employee must live within the assigned territory to support convenient travel and in-person meetings with ExploreGod Giving Partners. Only U.S.-based applicants authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered, and alignment with ExploreGod’s Statement of Faith is required. The role maintains and grows giving partnerships, with approximately 60% of time devoted to current Giving Partners and 40% to developing new relationships and future giving opportunities. The Regional Director manages approximately 100–150 qualified major Giving Partners, generally with an established annual giving threshold of $10,000 or more. The role develops individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans; pursues fundraising and major gift acquisition goals; and communicates ExploreGod’s mission, vision, and ministry opportunities to current and prospective supporters. The position also identifies and qualifies new prospects through community networking and relationship building, including engagement with high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and community networkers. It tracks donor retention, portfolio growth, donor interactions, fundraising progress, and other performance indicators, and maintains accurate, timely Salesforce records, plans, next steps, solicitations, and revenue forecasts. The position involves frequent travel—at least six days per month—throughout the Southeastern U.S. and attendance at ministry staff advance gatherings as needed.

Requirements

Love Jesus and be committed to expanding His Kingdom.
Proven success in major gift fundraising and relationship management.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
Passion for ExploreGod’s mission and values.
Ability to travel frequently, at least six days per month, throughout the Southeastern U.S., and attend ministry staff advance gatherings as needed.
Reside within the assigned Southeastern U.S. territory.
Be based in the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
Alignment with ExploreGod’s Statement of Faith.
Demonstrate interpersonal conduct aligned with Christian values and ethics, including active listening, attention to nonverbal cues, tact, patience, and courtesy.
Respect individuals of all Christian denominations.
Manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, follow through on commitments, and complete administrative responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of planned giving tools and strategies.
Familiarity with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP).
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve Giving Partners through dedicated prayer for them and their families and participate in daily staff prayer calls.
Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 qualified major Giving Partners, generally with an established annual giving threshold of $10,000 or more.
Create and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans aligned with Giving Partners’ interests, passions, and ministry opportunities.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with Giving Partners grounded in trust and appreciation.
Establish and pursue annual fundraising and major gift acquisition goals.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts to support ExploreGod’s initiatives.
Identify, develop, and qualify new major gift prospects through community networking, relationship building, and engagement with high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and community networkers.
Communicate ExploreGod’s mission, vision, and ministry opportunities to current and prospective Giving Partners.
Track and report donor retention, portfolio growth, meaningful donor interactions, fundraising progress, and other key performance indicators.
Maintain accurate and timely Salesforce records of donor activity, cultivation plans, solicitations, next steps, and revenue forecasts.
Independently manage administrative work needed for effective portfolio management.
Manage a designated geographic fundraising territory and contribute to team fundraising success.
Maintain familiarity with planned giving tools and strategies and contribute to accurate revenue forecasting and resource allocation through planning and timely documentation.
Assist in identifying and engaging new target audiences.
Collaborate with team members, ministry stakeholders, and Giving Partners.
Travel at least six days per month throughout the Southeastern U.S. and attend ministry staff advance gatherings as needed.