Major Gifts Officer, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Major Gifts Officer

Highly Regarded National Nonprofit

Texas (Fully Remote)

Salary : $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience

Terrific Major Gifts Officer (MGO) position with a highly regarded national nonprofit. The MGO will be a front-facing role responsible for securing gifts at the $10,000 and above level, including 6-figures.

The role will manage a portfolio of approximately 125 major donors and prospects across a multi-state region that includes Texas.

There will be a significant focus on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects, as well as increasing the giving levels of existing donors.

Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of securing major gifts, coupled with strong relationship building skills.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, including 2 years as a fundraiser. Bachelor's degree or more extensive experience will be considered.

The salary range is $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience. This position is fully remote, and applicants should reside in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities :

• Manage and oversee the full fundraising lifecycle for a portfolio of 125 major gifts donors and prospects, with the capacity to give $10k+
• Collaborate with the prospect development team to obtain new major gifts prospects
• Assist in developing, managing, and supporting development strategies, campaigns, initiatives, and best practices
• Partner with grants and stewardship team members to create major gifts proposals and complete some foundation grants proposals
• Collaborate with the Director of Planned Giving to identify potential planning giving prospects
• Create and present fundraising reports
• Work with regional Executive Directors to support local fundraising events and activations
• Collaborate with the marketing department to create fundraising collateral
• Travel within the assigned region to meet with donors and prospects

Qualifications :

• 5+ of years relevant experience; at least 2 years as a fundraiser
• Experience within larger organizations with a regional or national reach is preferred
• Bachelor's degree or more extensive experience will be considered
• Confident about making the ask; enjoys a role focused on frontline fundraising efforts
• Demonstrated track record of securing 5-figure gifts; 6-figure gifts a plus
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative organization
• Willingness to travel for fundraising meetings; scheduled at the discretion of the MGO
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
• Raiser's Edge or similar experience

Equal opportunity employer.