Major Gifts Officer, Texas

BridgePoint Associates • Dallas • 5d ago

Major Gifts Officer
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Texas (Fully Remote)
Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience + bonus potential based on organization and individual performance.

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, plus bonus potential based on organization and individual performance. 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