Major Gift Officer II

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Major Gift Officer II – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will secure at least $3 million in philanthropic funds for the organization by managing a portfolio of assigned, qualified prospects and donors, to ensure their retention as continuing donors to the organization and to progressively upgrade their level of giving and involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3 years of fundraising experience
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities
• Ability to effectively plan, set goals, execute tactics and drive for results to meet goals
• Must also be a strong, positive communicator, both verbally and written, with a creative approach to building relationships
• Must be a team player and collaborative contributor

Nice To Haves

• preferred 3 years of direct fundraising 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 the portfolio of assigned, qualified major gift prospects/donors
• Create and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for portfolio prospects
• Create and execute stewardship strategies for portfolio donors
• Develop strong engagement strategies for fundraising volunteers in order to secure donor funds
• Cultivate relationships with assigned priority areas
• Identify and build relationships with clinical and administrative leaders for 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 response for Office of Philanthropy priority events and initiatives
• Participate in the creation of and help execute communication and fundraising tactics
• Record and manage donor/prospect data, activity, management and movement in the fundraising technology system
• Help maintain the integrity of data in the fundraising technology system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level