Regional Philanthropy Advisor for Christian Ministry

JVMI•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI) seeks an experienced Regional Philanthropy Advisor to cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with major and prospective ministry partners who share its vision. The advisor develops and manages relationships with major and potential major giving partners, churches, congregations, and ministry supporters. As a key representative of JVMI, the role communicates the ministry’s mission, vision, and impact while securing financial resources to advance ministry objectives. Working with philanthropy leadership, JVMI executives, and ministry partners, the advisor develops and executes strategic cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, and retention plans to strengthen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support. The role focuses on managing and growing a portfolio of major and mega donors, churches, and congregational partners; developing donor relationships through virtual meetings, phone calls, written communication, and in-person visits; and identifying new major-gift opportunities. It also supports donor engagement and fundraising strategies, promotes planned and legacy giving, uses CRM tools and donor analytics, and helps prepare proposals, reports, presentations, and stewardship materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Theology, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, ministry experience, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Mature and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Active involvement in a local Christian church or Messianic Jewish congregation.
8 or more years of major-gifts fundraising, philanthropy, development, or comparable business development experience.
Proven success cultivating and soliciting six-figure donor relationships.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated professional able to work independently while advancing ministry goals.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of major and mega donors, churches, and congregational partners.
Develop donor relationships through virtual meetings, phone calls, written communication, and face-to-face visits.
Develop annual cultivation and visitation plans.
Create donor experiences that increase engagement and support.
Meet fundraising, retention, and engagement goals through strategic cultivation and stewardship.
Identify, qualify, and develop new major-gift opportunities.
Manage and grow relationships with mid-level donors who demonstrate major-gift potential.
Collaborate with leadership to communicate impact and develop fundraising strategies and donor engagement opportunities.
Promote planned giving and legacy giving opportunities.
Use CRM tools and donor analytics and engagement data to manage donor relationships and engagement strategies.
Assist with donor proposals, reports, presentations, and stewardship materials.