Job Description
Mid-Level Gifts Officer
Part-Time
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Position Summary
Builds and stewards relationships with donors giving up to $10,000, executing a portfolio-based fundraising strategy that grows mid-level giving and moves donors toward deeper, long-term investment in PLI’s mission.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Own the ask. Lead solicitation strategy and execution for first-time and mid-level donors, setting
gift targets, ask timing, and next steps in each donor's journey.
• Manage a donor portfolio. Build and steward a qualified portfolio of current and prospective
donors, moving relationships from discovery through commitment to increased giving.
• Conduct solicitation meetings. Schedule and lead in-person and virtual donor meetings,
communicating PLI's mission, impact, and specific giving opportunities.
• Close commitments. Secure gifts and ensure timely follow-through to convert donor intent into
completed, booked gifts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records. Document all interactions, plans, and next steps; keep pipeline
stages current; ensure data integrity for forecasting and reporting.
• Execute donor journey plans. Build individualized cultivation plans, including touchpoints,
impact updates, invitations, and meaningful follow-up.
• Qualify and move donors. Identify donors with major gift potential and partner with the Director
of Development to transition them into the major gifts portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally. Work closely with fundraising leadership, program staff, and
executives to connect donor conversations with real organizational priorities.
• Represent PLI externally. Serve as a credible, mission-aligned ambassador with donors, partner
churches, and at selected events.
• Track performance metrics. Report regularly on activity and outcomes including visits, asks,
proposals, closes, and revenue.
• Contribute to a culture of fundraising excellence. Share best practices, improve solicitation
tools and messaging, and continuously strengthen the team's results.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
• 3+ years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising including direct experience making
asks and closing gifts.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to earn trust quickly and navigate sensitive donor
conversations with confidence and humility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate mission and
impact into compelling donor proposals and correspondence.
• Comfort with goals, metrics, and accountability (visits, asks, proposals, closes, revenue).
• Strong planning and follow-through: disciplined with next steps, deadlines, and CRM
documentation.
• Experience using a CRM to track donor interactions and manage donor journeys.
• Comfortable with travel and meeting donors in-person or online; able to work effectively in a
remote environment.
• Professional judgment and integrity in handling confidential donor information.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset, coachability, and a bias toward action.
• Active member of a Bible-based, Christian church and agreement with PLI Statement of Faith.
Desired Traits
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Planning and organizing strength
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Positive, ownership-driven attitude - A Go Getter
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal and relational maturity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Humble, Hungry, Smart
Location
• 100% remote
• Travel: 10-15% (donor visits, partner meetings, key events, and staff meetings)
Reporting and Accountability
Reports to: Director of Development
Benefits and Compensation
This is a part-time, contracted position. Compensation is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Applicants should email a Cover Letter, Resume, and desired compensation to Bryan Blackford,
Director of Operations at bryan.blackford@plileadership.org