Major Gifts Officer, Global Strategic Initiat
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Frontiers USA
Tempe, AZ, US
Summary
The Major Gifts Officer will cultivate and steward relationships with major donors to secure funding for international ministry priorities. They will collaborate with organizational leaders to develop compelling proposals and manage a portfolio of prospective funding partners.
Job Description
Major Gifts Officer, Global Strategic Initiatives
Location: Tempe, AZ – Remote option
Travel: Approximately 60-100 days annually
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About Frontiers
Frontiers is a Christian mission organization with a passion to see Muslim peoples reached with the Gospel. We partner with churches to recruit, train, send, and support workers serving among unreached Muslim communities around the world.
As Frontiers continues to grow, we are expanding our ability to fund strategic global priorities that strengthen ministry efforts worldwide. To support this vision, we are seeking a highly relational and results-oriented fundraiser to serve as our Major Gifts Officer, Global Strategic Initiatives. The position was created to develop new philanthropic revenue streams that support key international priorities and long-term ministry growth.
Position Summary
The Major Gifts Officer, Global Strategic Initiatives, serves as the primary fundraiser for approved international ministry priorities across Frontiers. This individual will build relationships with major donors, foundations, and prospective funding partners while working closely with organizational leaders to connect donor interests with strategic opportunities that advance Frontiers' global mission.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced major gifts professional who enjoys both relationship-building and strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in funding initiatives such as leadership development, training, technology infrastructure, new field development, security initiatives, research, innovation, and other global ministry priorities.
About the Role
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donor relationships.
- Build and manage a portfolio of qualified major gift donors and prospects.
- Identify and research prospective donors, foundations, and grantmaking organizations using prospect research tools and donor intelligence resources.
- Develop compelling funding proposals and donor presentations.
- Collaborate with ministry leaders to understand funding needs and communicate ministry impact.
- Secure significant philanthropic investments, including multi-year commitments.
- Coordinate donor engagement strategies with other Frontiers fundraising staff to ensure a unified donor experience.
- Travel nationally to meet with current and prospective donors.
- Maintain accurate donor records, cultivation plans, and reports within the organization's CRM platform.
- Help establish and grow a sustainable funding pipeline for Frontiers' global strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Passion for the Great Commission and commitment to the mission of Frontiers.
- Five or more years of experience in major gifts fundraising, donor development, business development, relationship management, or a related field.
- Proven ability to build meaningful relationships and influence philanthropic investment decisions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience creating donor strategies, funding proposals, and stewardship plans.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Experience securing five- and six-figure gifts preferred.
Why Join Frontiers?
When you join Frontiers, you become part of a grace-filled, mission-driven community that:
- Prioritizes the least-reached – We focus on Muslim peoples with no sustainable Gospel witness.
- Catalyzes movements – Everything we do contributes to planting healthy, reproducing churches.
- Empowers teams – Our teams serve with a common vision and freedom to pursue locally appropriate strategies.
- Values lifelong learning – We are dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and continuous growth.
- Operates with integrity – Decisions are made by those closest to the action, ensuring effectiveness and accountability.
- Work-Life culture – We encourage healthy rhythms, flexibility, and margin so team members can sustainably pursue their calling, invest deeply in relationships, and serve with excellence—both in the work and in the mission beyond it.
This job posting is a summary of the position. A full description will be provided during the recruiting process.
