Development & Major Gifts Officer

Friends of the Children Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Two weeks paid sick leave

Eight weeks paid parental leave (birth

Four weeks parental leave (secondary)

Simple IRA with 3% match

100% employer paid premiums for dental

100% employer paid premiums for vision

Job summary

Friends of the Children Austin is seeking a Development Officer to secure substantial philanthropic support and manage a donor portfolio. You will collaborate with organizational leadership to grow contributed revenue, sustain donor relationships, and participate in a major fundraising campaign targeting growth to serve 300 children by 2030.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in nonprofit fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and a track record of donor stewardship and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: manage donors giving $5,000–$24,999 and move toward major gifts.
• Donor cultivation and engagement through quarterly personalized stewardship.
• Secure renewals and multi-year pledges; support transitions to major gifts.
• Plan with DDC/ED to grow contributed revenue toward the 2030 goal.
• Support major gift strategy and donor proposals for campaigns.

Skills

Communications

Relationship Building

Ethics

Dependability

Planning & Organization

Job Knowledge

Adaptability

Vehicle & Local Travel

Office in Austin

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bloomerang

Job description

Friends of the Children Austin is seeking a Development Officer to secure substantial philanthropic support and manage a donor portfolio. You will collaborate with organizational leadership to grow contributed revenue, sustain donor relationships, and participate in a major fundraising campaign targeting growth to serve 300 children by 2030.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in nonprofit fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and a track record of donor stewardship and