Major Gift Officer II

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Major Gift Officer II is a relationship-focused, highly organized fundraising professional who manages a portfolio of qualified prospects and donors to secure at least $3 million in philanthropic support. The role strengthens the fundraising pipeline and increases donor retention, engagement, and giving over time. The officer identifies and qualifies new prospects, converts event participants into active donor relationships, and cultivates, retains, and upgrades donors giving $10,000 or more. Success requires strong relationship-building and follow-through, the ability to manage a high-volume portfolio, and the use of data and donor insights to prioritize opportunities and guide donors from initial engagement to philanthropic investment. The position also builds relationships with clinical and administrative leaders in assigned areas, develops engagement strategies for fundraising volunteers, collaborates with philanthropy colleagues on prospects and initiatives, and maintains accurate donor and prospect records in the fundraising technology system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, philanthropy, events, grant development, or relationship building leading to partnerships that result in revenue, profit, or donated funds.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities.
Ability to plan effectively, set goals, execute tactics, and drive results to meet goals.
Strong, positive verbal and written communication skills.
Creative approach to building relationships.
Ability to be a team player and collaborative contributor.

Nice To Haves

Three years of direct individual fundraising experience is preferred, with a specific track record in major gifts.

Responsibilities

Raise $3 million annually in gifts and commitments.
Manage the health, composition, and ongoing activity of an assigned portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors.
Create and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for portfolio prospects.
Create and execute stewardship strategies for portfolio donors.
Develop engagement strategies for fundraising volunteers to help secure donor funds.
Grow the major gift pipeline through strategic prospect identification and qualification, transitioning high-potential prospects to Major Gift Officers for continued cultivation and solicitation when appropriate.
Identify and build relationships with clinical and administrative leaders in assigned areas.
Help identify and communicate fundraising needs for assigned areas internally to the team.
Help drive fundraising strategies for key service lines.
Participate in strategy sessions with colleagues on key major gift prospects.
Help drive responses for Office of Philanthropy priority events and initiatives.
Participate in creating and executing communication and fundraising tactics.
Record and manage donor and prospect data, activity, management, and movement in the fundraising technology system.
Help maintain the integrity of data in the fundraising technology system.