Director of Major Gifts
FireSeeds, Dallas, TX, United States
Our client, David Jeremiah's Turning Point for God founded in 1982, is a global broadcast ministry committed to delivering the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. Through radio, television, digital media, publishing, and film, the ministry reaches billions of people across every U.S. state and six continents in multiple languages. What began as a traditional broadcast ministry has evolved into a large-scale, content-driven organization with over 230 employees and a rapidly expanding global footprint. Turning Point is a fully donor-supported 501(c)(3), uniquely positioned in that it is not funded by or directly tied to a church or external organization. Instead, it is sustained by a deeply engaged base of supporters, including monthly and legacy donors. The ministry has experienced significant growth in recent years, doubling in reach and revenue over the past four years. This growth has positioned Turning Point Ministries for its next phase, expanding into new content channels (streaming, film, digital ecosystems) while continuing to scale its global impact. Headquartered in San Diego, Turning Point operates within a professional, mission-driven Christian environment marked by a strong sense of calling, collaboration, and excellence. Core values include ‘Take Ownership, Build Relationships, Love People’. Notably, many employees have long tenure (15–25+ years), contributing to a stable and values-aligned culture.
POSITION OBJECTIVE The Director of Leadership Giving is a key member of the Development team, responsible for cultivating, growing, and stewarding major donor relationships that fuel the global expansion of Turning Point Ministries. This individual will serve as a front-line ambassador of the ministry for the DFW area, building meaningful, long-term relationships with high-capacity donors while helping them connect their giving to the mission and impact of Turning Point Ministries. Unlike traditional major gifts roles, this position blends relational pastoral engagement with strategic fundraising, requiring both the ability to build trust and the discipline to move donors toward increased investment. This role is critical in helping the organization expand its major donor base, deepen engagement with existing partners, and unlock significant untapped giving potential within its current audience.
POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and grow a portfolio of around 200 major donors and prospects
Cultivate and steward donor relationships through in-person visits, calls and written communication, and strategic engagement
Identify and develop new donor relationships from an existing pipeline of engaged supporters
Collaborate with Development and Support teams to align donor strategy with ministry initiatives
Execute strategies to achieve annual fundraising goals set by leadership
Serve as a compelling storyteller, connecting donors to the impact and vision of the ministry
Engage high-capacity individuals, including executives, business leaders, and philanthropists
Introduce and guide donors through planned giving opportunities when appropriate
Participate in key ministry events and donor gatherings
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
6–10+ years in fundraising or high-level relationship-based sales
Proven success managing and growing donor or client portfolios
Experience engaging high-net-worth individuals
Christian ministry or nonprofit experience preferred (not required)
Exceptional relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence
Skilled communicator and storyteller
Strategic thinker with ability to execute consistently
Comfortable working independently in a remote, field-based role
Strong networking ability and presence in community settings
Hungry, humble, and smart
Long-term mindset
Self-starter who thrives in a less structured environment
Comfortable blending pastoral care with fundraising responsibility
Spiritually mature Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who aligns fully with the organizations Statement of Faith
TRAVEL
Remote role with strong preference for Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Travel required 1–2 weeks/month during peak seasons (Spring – early Summer)
Mix of local, regional, and occasional national travel
1 week/month in San Diego at HQ for the first few months
SUCCESS MEASURED
Growth of donor portfolio value and engagement
Successful cultivation of new major gift relationships
Increased giving levels from existing partners
Ability to build a sustainable, long-term donor pipeline
Consistent activity in donor meetings, travel, and engagement
Contribution to overall major gifts revenue growth
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POSITION OBJECTIVE The Director of Leadership Giving is a key member of the Development team, responsible for cultivating, growing, and stewarding major donor relationships that fuel the global expansion of Turning Point Ministries. This individual will serve as a front-line ambassador of the ministry for the DFW area, building meaningful, long-term relationships with high-capacity donors while helping them connect their giving to the mission and impact of Turning Point Ministries. Unlike traditional major gifts roles, this position blends relational pastoral engagement with strategic fundraising, requiring both the ability to build trust and the discipline to move donors toward increased investment. This role is critical in helping the organization expand its major donor base, deepen engagement with existing partners, and unlock significant untapped giving potential within its current audience.
POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and grow a portfolio of around 200 major donors and prospects
Cultivate and steward donor relationships through in-person visits, calls and written communication, and strategic engagement
Identify and develop new donor relationships from an existing pipeline of engaged supporters
Collaborate with Development and Support teams to align donor strategy with ministry initiatives
Execute strategies to achieve annual fundraising goals set by leadership
Serve as a compelling storyteller, connecting donors to the impact and vision of the ministry
Engage high-capacity individuals, including executives, business leaders, and philanthropists
Introduce and guide donors through planned giving opportunities when appropriate
Participate in key ministry events and donor gatherings
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
6–10+ years in fundraising or high-level relationship-based sales
Proven success managing and growing donor or client portfolios
Experience engaging high-net-worth individuals
Christian ministry or nonprofit experience preferred (not required)
Exceptional relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence
Skilled communicator and storyteller
Strategic thinker with ability to execute consistently
Comfortable working independently in a remote, field-based role
Strong networking ability and presence in community settings
Hungry, humble, and smart
Long-term mindset
Self-starter who thrives in a less structured environment
Comfortable blending pastoral care with fundraising responsibility
Spiritually mature Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who aligns fully with the organizations Statement of Faith
TRAVEL
Remote role with strong preference for Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Travel required 1–2 weeks/month during peak seasons (Spring – early Summer)
Mix of local, regional, and occasional national travel
1 week/month in San Diego at HQ for the first few months
SUCCESS MEASURED
Growth of donor portfolio value and engagement
Successful cultivation of new major gift relationships
Increased giving levels from existing partners
Ability to build a sustainable, long-term donor pipeline
Consistent activity in donor meetings, travel, and engagement
Contribution to overall major gifts revenue growth
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