Description

WHOM WE SEEK

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to play a pivotal role in growing the All Angels Foundation and advancing parish priorities through capital campaigns and major-gift fundraising. This position will inspire generosity by building meaningful, long-term relationships with parishioners and friends, guiding them in making gifts that reflect their faith and values. The ideal candidate combines strong fundraising skills with a deep commitment to our mission of discipleship, stewardship, and transformation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and steward the All Angels Society and other planned giving initiatives to expand the Foundation’s legacy impact.
• Plan and execute capital campaign strategies in partnership with the Director of Advancement and campaign leadership, including quiet and public phases, gift tables, prospect pipelines, volunteer engagement, timelines, and reporting.
• Manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts that advance Foundation and capital campaign priorities; develop individualized strategies, and coordinate leadership and peer solicitations.
• Serve as a trusted resource to parishioners and their advisors on planned giving options (bequests, trusts, charitable gift annuities, and more).
• Partner with Communications to create print, digital, and event materials that share the Foundation’s story and encourage generosity.
• Lead and support Foundation donor events, recognition gatherings, and educational seminars.
• Provide oversight of Memorial and Honorarium Giving.
• Keep detailed and timely records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the All Angels Foundation Trustees and Advancement staff to strengthen and expand donor engagement.

We Expect Our Major Gifts Officer Will

• Be inspired by Saint Michael’s call to “Build Christian disciples for a transformed community.”
• Live into Saint Michael’s core values: collaborative, loyal, effective, kind, and growth-oriented.
• Learn and apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as part of our organizational framework.
• Demonstrate energy, professionalism, and a high standard of stewardship in all donor relationships.
• Communicate clearly, pastorally, and persuasively in both written and spoken forms.

Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Fundraising experience: 5+ years of success in major gifts and/or planned giving.
• Knowledge base: Familiarity with gift planning tools, endowments, and legacy giving strategies.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong ability to listen and respond to donor values.
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, events, and donor relationships simultaneously.
• Faith alignment: Comfortable speaking about generosity, discipleship, and faith in an Episcopal setting.
• Technology: Proficiency with CRM systems, moves-management, Microsoft Office, and Teams.
• Flexibility: Willingness to engage with donors on evenings/weekends when needed.