Turning Point for God, founded in 1982 by David Jeremiah, 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 OBJECTIVE
The Director of Donor Events & Experiences will serve as a strategic leader within the Development team, responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive event strategy that directly supports donor growth and revenue outcomes. This is not a traditional event planning role. Instead, this individual will leverage events as a core fundraising tool, intentionally moving donors along the engagement continuum from initial connection to deeper commitment and major gift partnership. This role sits at the intersection of Leadership Giving, Mid-Level Development, and Revenue Intelligence, ensuring that every event is aligned with donor strategy, targeted engagement, and measurable impact. Unlike organizations where events are standalone experiences, Turning Point is building this function as a repeatable engine for donor movement, relationship depth, and long-term giving growth.
POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Design and lead a comprehensive donor event strategy aligned with fundraising goals and donor segmentation
● Identify and invite high-potential donors based on capacity, engagement, and growth indicators
● Create and execute events that intentionally drive donor movement, including upgrade conversations and major gift engagement
● Partner with Leadership Giving, Mid-Level Development, and Revenue Intelligence to align events with donor strategy and pipeline development
● Define clear objectives and desired outcomes for every event (who attends, why, and next steps)
● Ensure post-event follow-up is executed and tracked across the team
● Serve as the central coordinator and influence internal stakeholders without direct authority
● Oversee planning and execution of events (venue, experience, program flow) with support from internal teams
● Track and report on engagement outcomes, donor movement, and revenue impact
● Continuously refine event strategy based on performance and results
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
● 5-10+ years of experience in fundraising event planning, donor engagement, alumni relations, or high-end client relationship environments
● Proven ability to design and execute events with strategic or revenue-driven objectives
● Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
● Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority
● Experience collaborating cross-functionally across teams (development, data, leadership)
● Strategic thinker with a track record of turning ideas into executable plans
● Strong communication and relationship-building skills
● Familiarity with donor pipelines, segmentation, and engagement strategies preferred
● Christian faith alignment and comfort operating in a ministry environment
SUCCESS MEASURED
● Clear execution of event strategy across key regions and donor segments
● Consistent and effective post-event follow-up across internal teams
● Demonstrated influence on donor pipeline development and revenue growth
● Events transition from one-off efforts to a repeatable, strategic system
● Strong internal alignment and collaboration with fundraising teams
● High-quality, high-touch donor experiences that drive long-term partnership
● Ability to track and report on donor movement and revenue influenced
● Establishment of events as a core driver of fundraising strategy and outcomes