Philanthropy Officer
Join the Open Door Mission's team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This position works closely with the Donor Relations Manager to implement strategy for individual major gift donor relationships, fund-raising initiatives for Capital Campaign, and future initiatives for planned giving to meet short and long-term goals for the organization. The primary objective of the Philanthropy Officer is to develop long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donor’s philanthropic interest, passions, and values. This position will be responsible for soliciting gifts from donors, supporters, and friends of the organization..
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cultivate and deepen donor relationships with assigned portfolio through regular personal communication.
- Identify and engage potential new donors.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of donor relationships in the donor database. Document each contact and maintain up-to-date contact information for each donor.
- Deepen awareness of Open Door Mission’s ministry by giving tours, sharing volunteer opportunities, and telling the stories of Open Door Mission.
- Exemplify Jesus Christ daily, sharing the gospel or praying with others as opportunities arise.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Visible relationship with Christ and regularly attend a Bible-believing church.
- Ability to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.
- Bachelor degree in marketing, public relations, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in fundraising and sales-marketing.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- 401(K) with matching
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Complimentary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- RightNow Media Membership
- Christ-centered staff culture
- On-campus cafeteria
- On-campus exercise room
DETAILS
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Range: $45,000 - $58,000 annually
- Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
- Schedule:
- Work Location: Omaha Campus
ABOUT OPEN DOOR MISSION
Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.
At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.
Our Impact in 2022:
- Provided 157,195 nights of safe shelter.
- Served 1.42 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
- Empowered 26,772 individuals to remain in their own homes and preventing homelessness.
- Celebrated 85 graduates from life-changing programs.
- Diverted 528 patients experiencing homelessness from hospital emergency room visits.
- Changed lives along with 5,4329 volunteers giving 47,245 hours of their valuable time.
- Processed and redistributed 5.04 million pounds of Gift-in-Kind donations from generous donors.
