Houston Major Gifts Officer — Donor Relations Leader

Texas Public Policy Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Retirement match

Job summary

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is seeking a fundraising professional to play a vital role in the organization’s fundraising efforts in the Houston, Texas area. The Major Gifts Officer will work in close collaboration with the development team to expand current fundraising efforts, build strong relationships with donors, solicit, and steward donors effectively.

The ideal candidate will excel at developing and cultivating relationships with major gift donors, communicating TPPF’s mission to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of major gift fundraising experience with a track record of success.
• Strong storytelling, writing, oral communication, and debate skills.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and follow through.
• Integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and secure major gifts for the Foundation’s work.
• Manage a portfolio of current donors and prospects.
• Support donor outreach events and special events.
• Perform donor research to identify new major prospects.
• Develop cultivation strategies including personal visits and communications.
• Make timely solicitations and motivate supporters toward giving goals.
• Provide high-quality stewardship after a gift.
• Record all donor contact in the TPPF database.
• Present donor strategies and efforts to senior management as needed.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Storytelling

Oral communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Job description

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is seeking a fundraising professional to play a vital role in the organization’s fundraising efforts in the Houston, Texas area. The Major Gifts Officer will work in close collaboration with the development team to expand current fundraising efforts, build strong relationships with donors, solicit, and steward donors effectively.

The ideal candidate will excel at developing and cultivating relationships with major gift donors, communicating TPPF’s mission to