Major Gifts Officer

Oliver Gospel Mission • Columbia, SC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Oliver Gospel Mission is seeking a relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to engage donors who are passionate about helping men and women overcome homelessness, addiction, and life-controlling challenges through Christ-centered recovery, trauma-informed counseling, spiritual formation, stable housing, and workforce development. This role serves as a key frontline fundraiser responsible for building meaningful donor relationships, inspiring generosity, and securing philanthropic investments that change lives and strengthen the future of Oliver Gospel Mission. The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, and leadership team, benefiting from strong organizational support in donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation efforts. This is an opportunity to join a growing development team with engaged leadership, a compelling mission, and a commitment to building lasting philanthropic partnerships.

Requirements

• A born-again believer in Jesus Christ
• Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
• Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
• Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
• Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
• Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Mission event
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Proven ability to build trust and engage effectively with high-capacity donors and community leaders.
• 3-5+ years of experience in major gifts, development, consultative sales, business development, wealth management, or other relationship-based roles with demonstrated success achieving revenue goals.
• Experience successfully presenting to individuals and groups in donor-facing and/or professional settings.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and donor data management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC-based business software.

Nice To Haves

• Donor Perfect experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the major gifts strategy in collaboration with the Director of Development and Senior Leadership, with a focus on donor engagement, relationship management, and long-term philanthropic investment.
• Cultivate major donor relationships through various communication channels.
• Manage, engage, and increase the quantity and value of current major donors and prospects
• Partner with the Development team to secure major donor participation and sponsorships for key events, ensuring alignment with relational fundraising priorities.
• Manage, qualify, and solicit a dynamic major donor portfolio of approximately 100- 125 donors, with accountability for meaningful donor movement, engagement, and long-term retention.
• Conduct educational and informational presentations and tours of Oliver Gospel’s work to community partners.
• Research and compile information to create detailed donor profiles on qualified major donors and prospects.
• Serve as the major donor strategy lead for the Hope Match Challenge, focusing on lead gift development, donor alignment, and relationship-based solicitation, in collaboration with Development team.
• Represent Oliver Gospel at community or partner events.
• Provide Director of Development with donor information, reporting, and analytics as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ability to inspire and challenge major donors and prospects in their giving
• Ability is thought and ability to fluidly shift in style and strategy for effectiveness
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, program staff, and communications teams
• Comfort leveraging executive and board relationships in donor engagement
• Sound judgment in decision-making
• Strong organizational and research skills
• Strong relational, written, and oral communication skills
• Integrity in dealing with people, finances, and confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
• Servant attitude

What This Job Offers

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