Gift OfficerChildren's HopeChest

The Gifts Officer builds and nurtures relationships with donors giving between $1,000 and $4,999 annually, with a focus on increasing retention, growing gift size, and developing the pipeline for major gifts. This role requires both relational and entrepreneurial skills to thrive within HopeChest’s unique donor development model. In addition to managing a portfolio, the Gifts Officer contributes to broader development initiatives that strengthen Children’s HopeChest’s overall fundraising capacity.

We're looking for someone with 5-15 years of experience as a Gift Officer to join our development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts from individual donors to support our mission. You'll build meaningful relationships with prospective donors while managing a robust pipeline of opportunities. This position requires regular travel to meet with donors and represent our organization at events and gatherings.

Portfolio Management (60%)

• Manage a portfolio of 300 mid-level prospects, qualifying major donor prospects

• Execute personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies

• Conduct 12+ meaningful donor contacts weekly

• Achieve annual retention rate of 75%+ and portfolio growth of 20%+

• Identify and qualify major gift prospects

• Domestic travel to meet with donors

• Plan and attend regional domestic events (usually in concert with domestic donor meetings)

• Plan and attend international donor vision trips (1-2 per year initially, growing to 4 per year within 3 years)

• Other duties as assigned

Development Strategy (40%)

• Design and manage regional donor events

• Manage and grow the HopeChest Ambassadors Program (P2P fundraisers)

• Create donor proposals and value propositions

• Support donor acquisition initiatives

• Build regional networks for prospect development

• Collaborate with church partnership program

• Contribute to team strategy and reporting

Cultivate and steward relationships with a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through personalized engagement strategies Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans in collaboration with leadership to meet annual revenue goals Coordinate donor recognition activities and maintain accurate records of all interactions and gift commitments

Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive donor information

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of CRM function

• Mature Christian faith, exhibiting a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Exceptionally high level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity

• Passionate commitment to CHC’s mission and core values supported by a servant’s heart

• Performs functions with exceptional attention to detail, appropriateness and accuracy

• Self-starter and results-oriented

• Intelligent listener and good interpersonal communicator

• Professional demeanor in written and oral communication

• Ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth and change

• Team-oriented and ability to effectively work with multiple teams

• Disciplined with priorities

• Ability to support others’ objectives as own

• Comfortable in relating to a wide variety of people and personalities

• Works well under stress and deadline pressures

• Valid and Current US Passport

Required Skills and Experience

• Grit

• Presentation and strong communications skills

• Ability to articulate effectively, intelligently, credibly, and passionately the story of CHC

• Highly developed capacity to accurately and objectively evaluate the effectiveness and

• outcomes of strategies, programs and activities, and to make appropriate adjustments

• Ability to create, implement, evaluate, and maintain effective donor engagement activities

• Ability to ask for a gift of support from a potential donor

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with international organizations

• Experience traveling internationally for business and/or missions

• Successful experience and track record in non-profit fundraising

• Experience calling, meeting with, and cultivating current and potential donors

Children's HopeChest develops meaningful relationships between North American communities and communities overseas with high populations of orphaned and vulnerable children. Through our unique CarePoint model, we focus on child-focused community development that helps vulnerable children not just survive, but thrive and succeed. Unlike typical child sponsorship programs, Children's HopeChest implements a comprehensive approach where churches, schools, businesses, and individuals can partner with specific communities worldwide. Our partnership model emphasizes long-term development toward community independence and graduation from our program. Join us through community involvement, travel opportunities, or giving to make a lasting global impact.