Impact-driven Major Gifts Strategist

First Presbyterian Church; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church in Dallas seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising for homeless services and housing initiatives. The role focuses on donor engagement, planning, and strategic giving programs to support mission goals.

The ideal candidate will have nonprofit fundraising experience, strong relationship skills, and the ability to manage a high‑value donor caseload, producing timely proposals and reports to drive impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training or relevant experience.
• CFRE or CAP preferred.
• Experience in development and fundraising for not-for-profit organizations; Major Giving experience preferred.
• Personable, self-motivated approach with ability to work independently.
• Willingness to reach out to and build relationships with new people.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite, and donor databases. Bloomerang CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualify a caseload of top donors $1,000+.
• Create donor plans with tailored communications and visits.
• Secure project information, budgets, and craft proposals.
• Create monthly reports on caseload progress.
• Perform other major donor and fundraising activities as required by management.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Relationship building

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Donor databases

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Bloomerang CRM

Job description

First Presbyterian Church in Dallas seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising for homeless services and housing initiatives. The role focuses on donor engagement, planning, and strategic giving programs to support mission goals.

The ideal candidate will have nonprofit fundraising experience, strong relationship skills, and the ability to manage a high‑value donor caseload, producing timely proposals and reports to drive impact.