Major Gift Officer

LOVE JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL

1d • Remote

About The Position

Love Justice International (LJI) is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to fighting human trafficking and caring for orphaned and abandoned children. They are seeking mission-driven individuals to join their team. LJI operates as an "Impact Engineering" organization, focusing on maximizing real-world outcomes through scientific and business principles combined with local insights. The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will be instrumental in driving fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with high-net-worth donors, identifying giving opportunities, and aligning donor engagement with strategic objectives. This role requires frequent travel (up to 50%) to engage donors and involves working within a Christian culture that prioritizes faith, prayer, and obedience to Christ.

Requirements

• Mature Christian faith and agreement with LJI's Global Value to “Abide in Christ”.
• Knowledge, understanding, and agreement with how the Christian Gospel ministers to “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40).
• Agreement with LJI's Core Value “Be the Kingdom” (in mission execution and personal conduct).
• Acknowledgment of LJI's Statement of Faith.
• Passion for justice and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in major gift fundraising, with a track record of successfully soliciting and closing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
• Willing to consider an experienced Mid-Level fundraiser who has demonstrated success in movements management in collaboration with MGOs.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, philanthropy trends, and ethical practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in donor management and fundraising software.
• Candidates should be based in the US within one hour of a major airport.
• Frequent travel (up to 50%) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree and/or relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of 125-150 high-net-worth individuals for major gifts, understanding their interests, motivations, and giving capacity.
• Create and implement personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for each donor.
• Lead donors through the organization's sales process and ensure CRM system is updated with relevant meeting information.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals through regular communication, personalized meetings, and events.
• Develop and execute solicitation plans for major gifts, presenting compelling cases for support.
• Ensure proper acknowledgment and recognition of major donors, including personalized thank-you letters and recognition in publications.
• Collaborate to develop and implement stewardship plans that engage donors and demonstrate the impact of their contributions.
• Identify and research potential high-net-worth donors in partnership with the director of research.
• Provide strategic recommendations on prospect inclusion and removal based on giving capacity and affinity.
• Build deep relationships with existing donors to obtain referrals of new prospects.
• Collaborate with the advancement team, program staff, and senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Provide regular updates on progress, performance metrics, and activities related to the high-net-worth individual portfolio.
• Be an active participant in all fundraising campaigns.

Benefits

• Competitive and thoughtful benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff.
• Benefit offerings are designed to support wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff care.

What This Job Offers

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