Major Gifts Officer

JOB SUMMARY Forest Home is a Christ-centered nonprofit camp dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for children, youth, and families. Through outdoor adventures, biblical teaching, and authentic community, we seek to cultivate spiritual growth and lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. We are seeking a passionate and strategic Major Gift Officer to help grow our mission through meaningful donor relationships and impactful giving opportunities. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for developing and managing relationships with current and prospective major donors to support Forest Home ’s vision, programs, and capital needs. This position will focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making gifts of ($10,000+) or more annually. The ideal candidate will be a committed follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for ministry, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and a proven ability to engage major donors in transformational giving. The Major Gifts Officer works directly under the direction of the Chief Development Officer in the execution and support of the Forest Home strategies. The Major Gifts Officer is a key member of the development team, responsible for securing and growing significant philanthropic support. In addition to managing their own portfolio of high-capacity donors, the MGO oversees the Charitable Gift Advisor and Annual Fund Coordinator, ensuring a coordinated donor pipeline and an integrated strategy that advance