Major Gifts Fundraiser

Tri Delta•Addison, TX

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Tri Delta is seeking a Major Gifts Fundraiser to cultivate, solicit and steward donors with a special focus on five to six figure multi-year gifts with the goal of meeting the fundraising and funding goals of Tri Delta’s Foundation. This role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborates closely with the CDO, Foundation Board, CEO, and all Executive Office teams to secure significant contributions, typically in the $25,000+ range. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven, strategic fundraiser with a passion for member-based organizations and proven track record of closing major gifts and building long-term donor partnerships. The role is remote eligible. Candidates must be physically located in the US and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Requirements

4-8 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Demonstrated success soliciting major gifts and cultivating donor relations while maintaining confidentiality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate Tri Delta’s mission and cultivate strong relationships with diverse individuals
Possesses solid strategy, relationship building, stewardship, fundraising, portfolio management, data segmentation knowledge
Expertise with CRM platform for non-profit fundraising

Nice To Haves

Tri Delta member
Experience with high-net worth individuals
Board engagement experience
Experience in planned giving

Responsibilities

Development: Work with Foundation Team to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward Tri Delta’s top donor prospects including the creation of donor proposals.
Manage portfolio of 75-150 major gifts prospects and donors.
Manage prospect pipeline and portfolio assignments.
Donor Relations: Identify and engage new prospects
Build relationships aligned with organizational needs
Prepare and deliver proposals
Solicit and close major gifts
Stewardship & Relationship Management: Ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts
Maintain engagement through updates and storytelling
Partner with leadership to deepen relationships
Cross-Collaboration & Internal Partnership: Partner with Tri Delta’s Executive Team, Housing, and other teams to support donor outreach and engagement
Engage Tri Delta’s Foundation Board of Trustees and Campagin Cabinet in fundraising efforts
Collaborate with Brand Advancement on donor communications
Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM records
Track progress and forecast revenue
Provide reports on fundraising plans, efforts, and outcomes
Fulfill professional expectations of all Tri Delta employees: Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices.
Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development to become the best version of yourself.
Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers.
Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand as a premier women’s organization dedicated to helping women live, learn, and lead – with Purpose, for a lifetime.
Be passionate about serving others (e.g., Tri Delta employees, Board members, collegiate and alumnae members) and helping them become the best versions of themselves.