Senior Director of Major and Institutional Giving

Every Home For Christ•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$88,169 - $109,329•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Major and Institutional Giving provides strategic leadership and active engagement in Every Home for Christ’s relational fundraising efforts, including major gifts, foundation partnerships, and planned giving. This role leads and develops the Major Gifts Team while personally managing and cultivating a select portfolio of major donor and foundation relationships, ensuring disciplined portfolio management, effective donor engagement strategies, and strong alignment between ministry priorities and philanthropic opportunities. Working closely with the Chief of Staff and the President/CEO, the Senior Director of Major and Institutional Giving cultivates meaningful and long-term partnerships with donors and foundations while equipping gift officers to build strong, mission-aligned relationships that advance the ministry of Every Home for Christ. This role works in close collaboration with the organization’s broader fundraising and marketing teams to ensure strong alignment between relational donor engagement and programmatic fundraising efforts across the ministry.

Requirements

Has an active and personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Active attendance/participation at local church
minimum of Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Non-Profit Management or related field
8+ years of experience in successful nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, or development
5+ years of successful formal team leadership
biblical/spiritual leadership background; minister license or ordination by Every Home for Christ or similar church denomination in good standing.
Passion and commitment to the mission of Every Home for Christ
Strong Biblical leadership and team development abilities
Commitment to follow and teach Every Home for Christ’s “Fundraising as a ministry” philosophy
Demonstrated success managing a major donor portfolio, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity donor relationships
High degree of discretion, integrity, and relational intelligence
Deep understanding of major gifts fundraising and donor relationship strategy
Ability to lead by example through active portfolio management and donor engagement
Ability to translate ministry vision into compelling philanthropic opportunities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high-capacity donors and institutional partners
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership
Strong desire and ability to collaborate across departments and cultures within a global ministry
Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical stewardship of donor relationships and confidential information
Proven experience leading and developing fundraising professionals, including major gift officers or comparable relational fundraising roles
Demonstrated ability to lead fundraising strategy, manage donor pipelines, and drive portfolio performance across a team
Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly and compellingly convey mission and impact
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions, including partnership with fundraising and marketing efforts
Demonstrated experience working effectively in cross-cultural or global contexts
Demonstrated sound judgment, decision-making ability, and alignment with organizational values and mission
Proven organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to represent an organization effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Experience using donor databases and fundraising systems (Raiser’s Edge/NXT or comparable systems preferred)
Experience working in or alongside nonprofit or ministry-based organizations
Must be able to travel 25-40% domestic/international
EVERY – the gospel of Jesus is literally intended for all people, everywhere on earth (Matthew 28:19)
UNITY – the participation of the whole church in unity is essential to reaching all people, everywhere on earth (John 17)
PRAYER – reaching all people everywhere on earth requires our full reliance on God in prayer to remove the obstacles hindering ministry (Acts 4:31-33)
Covenant of Harmony (Matthew 18:15-17)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains a personal and actively growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Every Home for Christ.
Adheres to the Biblical standards of moral conduct, Every Home for Christ vision statement, Every Home for Christ statement of faith, Every Home for Christ’s Employee standards and policies, Every Home for Christ’s Covenant of Harmony and upholds Every Home for Christ’s ministry in prayer.
Participates in our Christ-centered community through working in the HQ office and actively demonstrate and lead Every Home cultural values.
Responsible for providing discipleship, prayer, and spiritual guidance, in alignment with Every Home for Christ values, to fundraising partners through their journey in understanding the Great Commission and the part they play
Convey Every Home for Christ’s religious message and beliefs, including the Every Home for Christ Mission, Vision, and Founding Principles, to partners, major donors, and the community; communicating a biblical vision of stewardship and generosity.
Uphold and communicate Every Home for Christ Mission, Vision, and Founding Principles.
Lead prayer/devotionals/church services on a regular basis for various partners, individual donors, partner churches and ministries located domestically and internationally
Adheres to and leads through the principles outlined in Every Home for Christ’s Fundraising as a Ministry foundational framework.
Constantly display a passion for the mission of Every Home as well as our faith values to all donors and prospects
Maintain in-depth knowledge of Every Home for Christ global strategies, projects, etc that are fundraising priorities and works in successful collaboration and inclusion of all other departments
Represents the mission, religious beliefs, and values of Every Home for Christ in all interactions with current and prospective donors or external relationships.
Demonstrate personal integrity and generosity in engaging with the mission of the ministry.
Follows the spiritual requirements, disciplines, and biblical moral conduct necessary for a minister of the Gospel with Every Home for Christ.
Provides leadership, planning and consultation to subordinates, executives, and peer management in the successful alignment of assigned department resources to ensure achievement of operational priorities and initiatives, integrating priorities within organizational strategies to ensure that department's purpose is fulfilled.
Contributes to and adheres to the annual budget and departmental expenses, ensuring accountability for on-time completion of deliverables based on department objectives, and other Every Home standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ministry policies.
Selects, manages and develops assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performance, including discipline, motivation, and regular reviews; supports continuous learning and development that enhances individual performance and organizational capability.
Lead, coach, and develop the Major Gifts Team, equipping gift officers to effectively manage and grow donor portfolios through cultivating meaningful, long-term partnerships with major donors.
Lead the Major Gifts Team through the implementation and execution of established fundraising strategies, donor engagement standards, and moves management practices in alignment with organizational priorities and executive leadership direction.
Establish and communicate clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability systems to ensure disciplined portfolio management and consistent donor engagement practices across the team.
Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture within the Major Gifts Team that emphasizes relational stewardship and long-term partnership with donors through spiritual leadership, care for
Collaborate closely with fundraising and marketing leaders to ensure strong coordination between relational fundraising strategies and broader donor engagement efforts across the organization
Major Donor Strategy and Portfolio Management: To include personally managing, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a select portfolio of key donor, church, and foundation relationships in coordination with the President/CEO and Chief of Staff
Institutional Giving and Foundation Partnerships
Strategic Engagement with the President/CEO
Prospect Strategy and Pipeline Development
Ministry Alignment and Opportunity Development
Planned Giving Integration
Reporting, Strategy, and Performance Monitoring