Development Associate

Role: Development Associate (Individual Giving & Major Gifts)

Organization: Sisters in Christ: Women of Purpose, Daughters of Promise

Location: Remote

About the Organization

Sisters in Christ: Women of Purpose, Daughters of Promise is a faith-based organization dedicated to creating transformative spaces for women to build their faith, embrace discipleship, and realize their God-given identity, inspired by Isaiah 61:3. The organization fosters a Christ-centered sisterhood rooted in love and authenticity, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, emotional healing, and personal development. Through initiatives like the Vision & Legacy Office, Kingdom Impact initiatives, and Resilience University, we empower women to thrive as leaders in their families, churches, and communities. Committed to biblical truth and lasting transformation, we aim to equip women to live as impactful disciples and daughters of promise.

About the Role

The Individual Giving & Major Gifts Officer focuses on cultivating and growing relationships with individual donors to secure both major gifts and recurring contributions. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role develops personalized giving strategies, engages donors through outreach and stewardship, and ensures donors feel connected to the organization’s mission and impact. This role plays a critical part in building a strong, sustainable donor base and expanding philanthropic support for the organization’s programs. This is a fully remote, volunteer position with flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with prospective and existing individual donors, including both recurring supporters and major gift prospects.
• Manage the organization’s donor database, ensuring accurate tracking of donor interactions, contributions, and engagement history.
• Support the development and implementation of individual giving strategies, including recurring donor programs and major gift cultivation efforts.
• Assist with donor communications, including outreach, acknowledgments, stewardship updates, and engagement materials that highlight the organization’s impact.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to align individual giving and major gift strategies with organizational priorities, funding goals, and development campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor management software.
• Interest in donor relations, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
• Organized and able to manage multiple donor communications.
• Passion for faith-based mission and values of Sisters in Christ.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.