Central California Major Gifts Officer

Vision for the Role: The CenCal Major Gift Officer (MGO) is responsible for building and growing a portfolio of major donors, whose generosity fuels the mission and ministry of Hume Christian Camps. Centered primarily in Central California—including Bakersfield, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara—this role will also cultivate donors beyond this region as relationships develop. The MGO will play a key role in Hume’s Major Gift Ramp Up, engaging new donors and ministry partners through awareness luncheons, galas, and special events. In addition, the MGO will help advance our perpetual campaigns and capital projects at each of Hume’s campuses. 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven, faith-based organization that is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families. 
• With 3 beautiful camp locations, we offer a unique opportunity for year-round camping ministries dedicated to the glory of God. 
• Be a part of something meaningful where your work directly contributes to making memorable experiences and fostering spiritual growth. 
• Work in a supportive Christian community in a beautiful environment that values faith, growth, and relationships. 

The Role: 

• Secure major gifts of $10,000 and above, with an annual personal fundraising goal of $1,000,000. 
• Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 250 major donor prospects: identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward. 
• Play an active role in Hume’s Major Gift Ramp Up, including awareness luncheons and galas, and support other regional events such as the Hume Experience dinners. 
• Actively support perpetual campaigns and campus-specific capital projects by connecting donors with ministry-wide priorities, including the Hume Fund, camperships, and special initiatives. 
• Partner with the Executive Director, other Major Gift Officers, Senior Director of Development, and volunteer campaign leaders (cabinets in each campaign) in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts. 
• Collaborate closely with Development teammates and other ministry representatives to maximize donor engagement. 
• Ensure timely and accurate donor recordkeeping, actions, and reports in Virtuous. 
• Maintain regular contact with donors through in-person meetings, calls, and written communications. 
• Provide monthly contact and activity reports to the Senior Director of Development. 
• Assist in preparing annual outcome reports and campaign updates for donors and leadership. 
• Manage a primary territory in Central California while being responsive to major donor opportunities in other areas. 
• Participate in all stages of the major gift cycle: prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. 
• Support the vision of Hume Christian Camps by securing gifts that impact camperships, operations, campus enhancements, and long-term ministry growth. 

Other   

• Perform other related duties and assignments as required; Hume maintains the right to reassign or change duties as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position. 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

• Evidenced commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to share the Gospel with others. 
• Must agree with Hume Statement of Belief and be willing to abide by Hume's Code of Conduct. 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment testing. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred. 
• Valid California driver’s license with proof of insurance. 
• Relationship-driven, creative, strategic, and highly organized professional with a heart for ministry. 
• Effective collaborator who thrives in a team environment. 
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and emerging opportunities. 
• High personal integrity and ability to inspire confidence and trust. 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, with good spoken and written communication skills. 
• Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality. 
• Professional, dependable, and able to represent Hume in diverse settings. 
• Experience developing and executing donor strategies, including calls and personal visits. 
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the territory and occasionally to other Hume campuses. 

Salary: $100,000 per year. Benefits package included.  

If this sounds like you or something you feel called to, we would love to hear from you!