Principal Gifts Officer II

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: Seed Company is committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for Seed Company to be involved.

VISION: God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.

MISSION: To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.

VALUES: Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.

SCOPE: The Principal Gift Officer II is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals capable of making transformational gifts ($500K+ over time) to advance Seed Company's mission. The PGO II will manage a select caseload of up to 50 qualified prospective and current investors, with annual net new revenue goals scaling from $500,000 in Year 1 to a $3,000,000 managed caseload by Year 3. This individual is a key partner to the CEO and Chief Development Officer in advancing the principal gift strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Portfolio Development & Management
  1. Build and maintain a portfolio of ~50 high-capacity investors, focusing on those capable of $1M+ lifetime giving.
  2. Achieve net new revenue goals:
     • Year 1: $500K
     • Year 2: $1.5M
     • Year 3: $3M managed caseload
  3. Use data and discernment to qualify prospective investors through research, direct outreach, and networked referrals
• Strategic Engagement
  1. Lead high-touch engagement plans and personalized solicitation strategies in alignment with the investor’s interests and God’s leading.
  2. Serve as a primary relationship manager and trusted advisor, moving investors through the development cycle: discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborative Partnership
  1. CDO, and board members to develop joint strategies and leverage relationships.
  2. Collaborate with the Foundation and Events teams to optimize principal gift opportunities through integrated approaches.
• Leadership & Influence
  1. Serve as a senior member of the Development team and contribute thought leadership to Seed Company's philanthropic strategy.
  2. Mentor other development staff in principal gift approaches and high-level donor engagement best practices.
• Vision Trips & Events
  1. Host and lead bespoke vision experiences, both domestic and international, designed to deepen engagement with principal partners.
  2. Represent Seed Company as a brand ambassador in strategic gatherings, conferences, and public speaking opportunities.
• Strategically invite qualified prospects to national gatherings such as illumiNations and forWORD.
• Create and implement customized cultivation and acquisition events tailored to donor interests and regional opportunities.
• Develop integrated event strategies to engage prospective and current principal investors through immersive and mission-aligned experiences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No supervision requirements.

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes, and policies.
• Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups that focus on issues having organization-wide impact.
• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Remote work living in strategic market of United States.

TRAVEL:

Up to 30% domestic and international travel

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God-honoring lifestyle.
• Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
• Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible development experience with proven success in principal or major gift fundraising ($500K+ gifts).
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire generosity and move donors toward transformational giving.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and spiritually grounded environment.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance coverage 
• Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision
• 403b plan participation with 6% company match
• 160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year
• Education assistance after one year of service
• Parental leave after one year of service
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term, and AD&D coverage