Major Donor Relationship Manager
Use Your Gifts to Multiply Impact
At Mercy Chefs, we don’t just serve meals — we serve hope. In the aftermath of disasters and in underserved communities across the globe, we provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to those who need them most.
We are seeking a passionate, relational, and results-driven Major Donor Relationship Manager to help fuel this mission by cultivating transformational partnerships with generous supporters. This is more than fundraising — it’s ministry through meaningful relationships that make life-changing impact possible.
If you thrive on building authentic connections, inspiring generosity, and aligning donor passion with purpose, we invite you to join us.
Your Impact
As Major Donor Relationship Manager, you will:
Inspire and generate $2M+ in annual major gift support
Personally steward a portfolio of 100–200 major donors contributing $10,000+
Build deep, trust-based relationships that help donors feel known, valued, and connected
Present compelling opportunities including annual, multi-year, legacy, and asset-based giving
Share powerful stories of impact that demonstrate how generosity transforms lives
Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects aligned with our mission
Design personalized engagement strategies for each donor
Represent Mercy Chefs with passion, professionalism, and integrity
Travel up to 50% to meet donors in their communities and witness our mission firsthand
You will work closely with a collaborative Development team, leveraging best-in-class fundraising practices and CRM tools to steward relationships with excellence.
Who You Are
You are a relationship-builder at heart — someone who sees fundraising as a calling, not just a career.
You bring:
3+ years of fundraising or development experience (major gifts preferred)
A proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious goals
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Experience managing donor portfolios and CRM systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A high degree of professionalism and discretion
Comfort engaging in faith-based conversations when appropriate
A heart aligned with Mercy Chefs’ Christian mission and values
You are self-motivated, adaptable, and energized by meaningful conversations that inspire generosity.
Why Mercy Chefs?
Because what we do matters.
When disaster strikes, we respond. When communities struggle, we serve. When hope feels distant, we show up with compassion and excellence.
Joining Mercy Chefs means:
Being part of a mission-driven team that leads with faith and excellence
Witnessing firsthand the impact of generosity
Growing professionally through ongoing training and development
Traveling domestically and internationally to see the mission in action
Contributing to a culture rooted in purpose, integrity, and service
Ready to Help Feed Body and Soul?
If you’re ready to use your relational strengths to inspire generosity and advance a mission that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us serve hope — one meal, one relationship, one community at a time.