Regional Director – Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Georgia.

📋 Description

• Build and maintain relationships with donors in the Southeast region.

• Oversee a portfolio of around 125-150 major donors and prospects.

• Secure substantial philanthropic contributions to further Operation Mobilization's mission.

• Develop and implement strategic moves management plans to secure five-, six-, and seven-figure donations.

• Act as a persuasive ambassador for OM's mission and vision.

• Foster donor relationships through qualification, cultivation, invitations, stewardship, and renewal activities.

• Complete at least 55 in-person donor visits each year.

• Align donor passions, interests, and philanthropic goals with significant ministry opportunities.

• Collaborate with donors on increasing engagement, planned giving, asset donations, and other complex gifts.

• Equip, motivate, and mobilize donors to promote OM within their networks.

• Reconnect with lapsed donors and identify opportunities for renewed collaboration.

• Work closely with the CEO, board members, ministry leaders, Church Connections, the Philanthropy Advisory Team, and Freedom Challenge.

• Maintain donor records, activity reports, pipeline data, and revenue forecasts within OM's CRMs.

• Monitor portfolio performance and devise strategies to meet fundraising goals.

• Provide leadership updates on donor engagement, invitation activities, and revenue forecasts.

• Travel throughout the Southeast region and nationally, as required, up to 50% of the time.

• Engage in team meetings, strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and ministry-focused gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with OM USA's Statement of Faith.

• Passionate about OM's mission to establish vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached peoples globally.

• Capable of representing OM's mission with authenticity, conviction, and spiritual maturity.

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of successful frontline fundraising experience, preferably within a mid-sized or large nonprofit organization.

• Proven success in building relationships with high-capacity funders, managing donor portfolios, and securing major gifts.

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong listening abilities with the capacity to inspire, engage, and influence others.

• Strategic thinker with established organizational skills.

• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, including executives, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and missionaries.

• Exhibits humility, collaboration, adaptability, and servant leadership.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion.

• Willingness to travel extensively and attend meetings, conferences, and donor events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work from a home office within the designated region.

• Team gatherings focused on prayer, fellowship, mission updates, and professional development.

• Involvement in a collaborative organizational culture.

• Opportunities for professional development through team gatherings.