Mid-Level Gift Officer
Bethel Church of Redding, United States
Job Description
The Position
Do you have a passion to raise funds for Kingdom impact? Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to cultivate relationships? If so, Bethel is looking for a mid-level gift officer like you! As a member of this team, you will be dedicated to supporting the national and international fundraising efforts of Bethel Church of Redding, California by providing relational oversight of mid-level and prospective mid-level donors in an assigned portfolio. This position is funded by Bethel and is a key member of the Bethel team. You will provide sound stewardship and direction to donors as you guide them to support the mission and vision of Bethel and the Arise amp; Build Capital Campaign.
The Purpose
To support the fundraising efforts of Bethel’s Arise amp; Build Capital Campaign by providing oversight of donors in an assigned mid-level portfolio, while cultivating relationships and soliciting funds to advance the mission.
Role and Responsibilities
- Understand, embrace, and integrate the Bethel philosophy and underlying theology of fundraising into your approach to donor relations.
- Provide sound stewardship and direction to donors as you guide them to support the mission and vision of the ministry in an ongoing annual or monthly basis.
- Execute processes and procedures to streamline organizational actions and resources with an assigned portfolio for proper donor engagement
- Oversee and execute the production, maintenance and updating of weekly and monthly mid-level gift reports for assigned donors found within portfolio.
- Oversee and implement the necessary daily data entry into the ministries CRM for proper donor management tracking.
- Align daily job duties and practices to adhere to and achieve annual goals and objectives outlined by the Director of Advancement.
- Work with the Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement at Dunham+Company to ensure the requests of Bethel donors are handled in an efficient manner.
- Lead or oversee fundraising events as assigned by the Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement at Dunham+Company.
- Liaison with assigned Bethel staff and third-party partners as directed and required to effectively complete projects.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Job Qualifications amp; Requirements
- Is a born again believer of Jesus Christ and maintains faithful fellowship with other believers (Hebrews 10:25); maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Bethel; exhibits integrity in professional and personal life; adheres to Bethel’s Code of Honor and Core Values; upholds Bethel’s ministry in prayer.
- College graduate.
- Excellent people skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels through phone calls, emails, text messages, social media, and other channels as necessary.
- Strong communication skillsboth verbal and written.
- Willingness to relocate to Dallas, TX. (preferred)
- 1-3 years of fundraising experience (preferred), or revenue generating experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
- Experience with implementing new ideas and strategies.
- Fosters a spirit of unity and teamwork, pursues integrity, and is service-minded.
- Passionate about assisting Christian organizations fulfill their vision.
Benefits
Reports To
Erik Rogers, Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement at Dunham+Company
Who is Dunham+Company
Dunham+Company is a multinational Christian organization that provides strategic planning, marketing, fundraising, communications, media, and advertising support globally for Christian media ministries, cause-based ministries, radio and TV stations, and churches.
We Offer
- Employment with a purpose
- Competitive salary
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- IRA match