Director of Major Gifts

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 OBJECTIVEThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESManage and grow a portfolio of around 200 major donors and prospectsCultivate and steward donor relationships through in-person visits, calls and written communication, and strategic engagementIdentify and develop new donor relationships from an existing pipeline of engaged supportersCollaborate with Development and Support teams to align donor strategy with ministry initiativesExecute strategies to achieve annual fundraising goals set by leadershipServe as a compelling storyteller, connecting donors to the impact and vision of the ministryEngage high-capacity individuals, including executives, business leaders, and philanthropistsIntroduce and guide donors through planned giving opportunities when appropriateParticipate in key ministry events and donor gatheringsSKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED6–10+ years in fundraising or high-level relationship-based salesProven success managing and growing donor or client portfoliosExperience engaging high-net-worth individualsChristian ministry or nonprofit experience preferred (not required)Exceptional relationship builder with strong emotional intelligenceSkilled communicator and storytellerStrategic thinker with ability to execute consistentlyComfortable working independently in a remote, field-based roleStrong networking ability and presence in community settingsHungry, humble, and smartLong-term mindsetSelf-starter who thrives in a less structured environmentComfortable blending pastoral care with fundraising responsibilitySpiritually mature Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who aligns fully with the organizations Statement of FaithTRAVELRemote role with strong preference for Dallas-Fort Worth, TXTravel required 1–2 weeks/month during peak seasons (Spring – early Summer)Mix of local, regional, and occasional national travel1 week/month in San Diego at HQ for the first few monthsSUCCESS MEASUREDGrowth of donor portfolio value and engagementSuccessful cultivation of new major gift relationshipsIncreased giving levels from existing partnersAbility to build a sustainable, long-term donor pipelineConsistent activity in donor meetings, travel, and engagementContribution to overall major gifts revenue growth