Major Gifts Officer - TX

Job Summary

To build and execute a comprehensive major gifts fundraising strategy, the full-time salaried Major Gifts Officer - TX will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors across multiple states, focusing on securing significant gifts to support the organization's mission while working remotely from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Key responsibilities

• Secure five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations within a multi-state territory
• Manage a portfolio of 75 donors, leveraging wealth analytics to identify and cultivate new prospects
• Maintain an active schedule of moves management to engage and steward donors through various communication methods

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in individual, foundation, and corporate giving, including frontline fundraising
• Demonstrated ability to engage new major gift prospects and adapt to changing organizational needs
• Solid knowledge of IRS guidelines for charitable contributions and charity accountability standards
• Proficiency in using donor database software and Microsoft Office Suite