Regional Philanthropy Manager – West Coast

Operation Blessing – Remote (U.S. Based)

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a highly-motivated Major Donor professional to cultivate donor relationships and convey the impact of OB’s Christian media to our partners. This results-oriented fundraiser will increase financial commitments to the organization and its strategic initiatives by developing and managing relationships with individual donors for major and planned gifts.

Operation Blessing has a longstanding community of invested partners and donors who power OB’s capacity to advance The Gospel message. If you are a successful fundraiser with a connection to our mission, serving at Operation Blessing may be your next opportunity.

A proven track record of success will include the following:

• Minimum three to five years’ successful fundraising experience in major gift development, preferably with an international development organization
• Highly energetic professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building long term donor relationships and closing gifts
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of major donors and how to deepen donor relationships with the organization
• Demonstrated experience in developing in-depth cultivation and solicitation strategies to include planned giving
• History of successfully achieving annual and long-range development goals
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to speak persuasively and articulate an organization’s mission and purpose
• Polished and sophisticated communicator with excellent ability to collaborate cross-functionally and cooperatively with various departments
• Working knowledge of Biblical principles and stewardship
• Strategic thinker with strong ability to “think on one’s feet”
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while under pressure to meet goals and deadlines
• Computer proficiency and experience with MS Office and donor databases
• Solid background of superior work ethic, integrity, and Christian commitment
• Ability to travel and work flexible, irregular hours; possess valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Operation Blessing (OB) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides strategic relief on an ongoing basis through core programs such as hunger relief, medical care, clean water, and disaster relief. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, OB offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and full benefits package. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with OB’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our OB Job Boardat www.ob.org.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote