Mid-Level Gift Officer at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

Mid-Level Gift Officer

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal:

• Be committed to and live consistently with InterVarsity’s Frame of Reference, see below
• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ:  growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture and God’s purposes in the world
• Cultivate an abundance mentality based in the love of God
• Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind and remains current on fundraising principles and practices.  Also, become familiar with and conversant in current topics and concerns within church denominations that impact InterVarsity’s donors
• Work to remain current on the the work of InterVarsity on college campuses

Midlevel gift fundraising:

• Engage donors and prospects who have the capacity to make midlevel ($5,000 to $25,000) gifts to support and transform InterVarsity and help them accomplish their philanthropic goals

Donor Engagment:

• Within the context of the number of potential midlevel donors in a given segment, qualify donors’ inclination to give to InterVarsity and make financial requests balancing efficiency and individual attention to maximize return on investment
• Continuously determine who to move forward through moves management and who to remove from the assigned list
• Suggest appropriate reassignment as needed
• Thank and report after each gift to facilate continued ministry partnership

Team Meetings, Training, Video Call Meetings, and IVCF National Conferences and Events:

• Participate in team meetings and/or conference calls that are strategically necessary to the accomplishment of the Midleve Gift Team plan
• Establish and maintain effective, trusting, and collaborative relationships with employees at all levels of InterVarsity
• Partner with the rest of the Annual Funding Team (Marketing, MPD, Alumni) and the Campaign Team (Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Presidential Events) in creation and maintenance of our donor pipeline
• Partner with Major Gift Officers as appropriate with a given donor or prospect who could make a major gift or a donor or prospect whoneeds to be downgraded from a Major Gift Officer’s portfolio
• Make appropriate planned giving asks in partnership with the Estate and Planned Giving Team
• Provide expertise when asked about the Midlevel Gift Team’s role and responsibilities.  Be an ambassador and expert helping others understand the opportunities for partnership and the boundaries of the team
• Partner with appropriate regional Field staff to facilitate engaging present donors to Field staff and chapter accounts.
• In cooperation with your supervisor, identify appropriate growth opportunities (training, conferences, coaching, etc.) and never stop learning and growing your skills, spiritual depth, and maturity.

Administration:

• Work within InterVarsity’s policies and procedures
• Manage  InterVarsity budgets in accordance with InterVarsity policies and procedures
• Carry out additional administrative work as requested

Ministry Partnership Development:

• Develop and grow a team of ministry partners who provide support through giving, advocating, praying, and serving
• Raise an agreed-upon amount of financial support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree required
• The candidate shows the skills and experience of a development officer such as relational gifts/EQ  and can manage administrative tasks
• The candidate is able to work in and respect InterVarsity’s culture and staff while also living in and respecting the culture of donors
• Cross-cultural skills to engage a diverse staff and ministry partner community with sensitivity and wisdom
• Passionate about InterVarsity’s mission to be a redeeming influence in higher education
• Experience with InterVarsity’s ministry on campus preferred
• Self-starter/takes initiative
• Demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others
• Possess a strong work ethic and an ability to work independently and solve problems
• Comfortable in asking for specific gifts; ability to plan for objections and determine next steps for successfully closing a gift
• Ability to evaluate why and when to remove a prospective donor from an assigned list
• Demonstrate highest degree of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Capable of effective collaboration in a highly complex organization
• Willingness to raise personal support as agreed upon with supervisor
• Ability to manage positional budget and expenses
• A working knowledge of current Microsoft software applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA

Frame of Reference

All staff members subscribe annually to the Purpose Statement of InterVarsity:

In response to God’s love, grace and truth:

The purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is

to establish and advance at colleges and universities

witnessing communities of students and faculty

who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord:

growing in love for God,

God’s Word,

God’s people of every ethnicity and culture

and God’s purposes in the world.

This purpose is admittedly more limited than the Great Commission.  As a mission extension of the local church, we have adopted boundaries on our activities based on our call to serve a defined group of God’s people.  Within the context of InterVarsity’s purpose, all of the relationships and tasks that staff members engage in as part of their work for InterVarsity have both eternal and temporal components. 

Values:

InterVarsity is committed to developing men and women from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and generations, whom God calls to work with us for both shorter and longer periods of service, as we pursue the call of God in the university world.

Maturing Disciple of Jesus Christ:

Every InterVarsity staff member is to be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, growing in obedience to the Scriptures.  The marks of a long-term love relationship with Christ in the fullness of His Spirit are described in Galatians 5:22:  “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.”  In the workplace, this fruit is revealed in healthy working relationships which encourage all staff to accomplish their work and enhance their focus on the spiritual aspects of their work.

Team Work:

Each individual staff person is a vital member of Christ’s body.  This means that we will work with one another in ways that honor and encourage all to grow in Christ while accomplishing His work.  Our community requires that each individual serve as a team member in a collegial and open environment based on values, relationships, and vision as well as structure and position.

• InterVarsity staff, both employees and volunteers, commit to serve God and all InterVarsity colleagues, students, and partners, with sensitivity to both the eternal and temporal dimensions of our work.  “Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord.” (Colossians 3:23a)

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked.  Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 403(b) matching contributions

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance