Development Officer
What You Will Do
Working directly with the Development Director, this person will assist all staff members in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of potential supporters for OCMC and its programs, focusing primarily on major gifts, with a discreet portfolio, but also assisting in seeking planned and other gifts.
Main Duties
- Plans, develops, and implements ways to identify, cultivate and solicit prospects for major gifts.
- Stewards an assigned list of OCMC constituents, informing, thanking and exploring ways to encourage deeper levels of commitment and increased giving to OCMC.
- Assists, at the direction of the Development Director, other development officers in the strategy of their prospects.
- Assists in the review of material that relates to fundraising—and particularly those pieces that may have an impact on major giving.
- Although Planned Giving is not the primary emphasis of the position, the Officer must remain conversant with basic information in this field.
- Maintains giving records and software for proposals. Stays current on tax laws so accurate information can be provided to prospects.
- Works with the Development Director to support the development committee of the board in its responsibility for philanthropy and major gifts.
- Works well as part of a team but also capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work effectively while traveling.
What We are Looking for
Our future Development Officer will be a great communicator with an ability to clearly and convincingly articulate the Mission Center’s work and how major gifts impact our efforts. They will be able to establish deep relationships with donors and have a demonstrated capability to solicit major gifts, inspiring trust and confidence with donors who will be stewarded appropriately and efficiently. The Officer will also collaborate successfully with our staff and partners. And finally, the Officer will understand the basic tenets of Christian stewardship through the lens of the Orthodox Church.
Our Officer does not have to be based in St. Augustine, Florida, but we need you close to a major airport for ease of travel. It is desirable, but not mandated, that the Development Officer is an Orthodox Christian with an active membership in a jurisdiction of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America
Required:
- An understanding of the Orthodox hierarchal and ecclesiastical structure
- A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is desirable, but not necessary.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and, occasionally, internationally.
Preferred:
- A proven track record of success as a fundraiser
- Technological fluency, particularly in Microsoft Office/Teams
- Coursework in fundraising and nonprofit management.
What We Offer
A competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health insurance with dental and vision insurance available, OCMC funded IRA contributions and paid time off — and above all, the privilege of serving Christ’s mission to all nations.
Application Process
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Fr. Christopher Rowe, OCMC Development Director at frchris@ocmc.org by June 15, 2026
About OCMC
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is the missions agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America., OCMC exists to fulfill the Great Commission by mobilizing and facilitating U.S. parishes to partner with bishops worldwide to plant and nourish vibrant eucharistic communities. Operating in thirty countries worldwide, OCMC recruits, trains, sends and supports missionaries as well as providing over $1,600,000 annually in grants. OCMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at ocmc.org.
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Orthodox Christian Mission Center
220 Mason Manatee Way
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Web: https://www.ocmc.org
Email: frchris@ocmc.org
Phone: 904-829-5132
Posted on: May 04, 2026