Regional Midlevel Gift Officer - 2025737

World Relief•San Diego, CA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

World Relief California seeks a Regional Mid-Level Gift Officer to play the lead role in managing and cultivating relationships with partners contributing gifts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The primary focus is on building lasting connections with mid-level partners to ensure continued engagement and support for the organization's mission. This position will be measured through financial revenue goals. The role involves a hybrid schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with 2 days in the office and 3 work-from-home days.

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Strong oral and written communication skills with proven track record of preaching that moves to action
Willingness to work with a wide variety of church denominations and theological positions
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365 suite, databases and report generation
Travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
At least 2-3 years of experience in fundraising; specifically cultivating individual gifts.
Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related fields with 3 years of portfolio management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Familiarity with fundraising databases and tools.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and steward relationships with World Relief California mid-level partners through personalized communication and specific engagement strategies.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of partner interests and motivations to tailor fundraising approaches.
Design and implement fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals from mid-level partners.
Collaborate with the World Relief California’s Advancement Department to integrate mid-level giving into overall fundraising initiatives.
Work with World Relief’s legacy giving strategies to secure planned giving opportunities with long-term partners.
Create compelling and targeted fundraising proposals for mid-level partners, emphasizing the impact of their contributions.
Work closely with programmatic teams to gather information for partner proposals.
Plan and execute events specifically designed to engage mid-level partners.
Coordinate personalized interactions such as partner recognition events, virtual town halls, and exclusive updates.
Maintain accurate partner records and monitor gift information in the fundraising database.
Regularly analyze and report on mid-level giving performance, providing insights for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with other fundraising teams at the local and national level, ensuring seamless coordination between different giving levels.
Work closely with marketing and communications teams to align messaging and outreach efforts.
Implement recognition and acknowledgment programs for mid-level partners.
Ensure timely and personalized expressions of gratitude for partners' contributions.
Conduct research to identify potential mid-level partners from the mass-market portfolio creating pathways towards mid-level giving.
Analyze and research mid-level partners giving capacity in partnership with the major gifts and other teams to develop pathways to 'bump up' mid-level to major donor.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in mid-level giving.