Director of Major Gifts & Donor Impact

DCAC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Days

Job summary

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) seeks a Director of Philanthropy – Major Gifts to lead and expand its major gifts portfolio. The role partners with the President & CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and volunteers to cultivate high-impact philanthropic investments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of fundraising experience, a track record of securing multi‑year commitments, and the ability to steward relationships with donors and advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive fundraising experience with emphasis on major gifts.
• Experience managing complex donor portfolios, securing five- to seven-figure gifts.
• Proven ability to work with executives, boards, and volunteers; capital or comprehensive campaigns a plus.
• Strong storytelling, proposal development, and donor communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the major gifts program and manage a portfolio of 125–175 donors.
• Develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each donor.
• Build and maintain donor relationships with individuals, families, and foundations.
• Collaborate with leadership to align opportunities with donor passions and organizational priorities.
• Support executive leadership, board engagement, and campaign activities.
• Ensure accurate donor records and reporting in the CRM.

Skills

Major Gift Fundraising

Relationship Building

Moves Management

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Strategic Planning

Communication & Presentation

Integrity & Confidentiality

CRM Systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CFRE designation preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Salesforce

Virtuous

Job description

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) seeks a Director of Philanthropy – Major Gifts to lead and expand its major gifts portfolio. The role partners with the President & CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, and volunteers to cultivate high-impact philanthropic investments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of fundraising experience, a track record of securing multi‑year commitments, and the ability to steward relationships with donors and advisors.