Major Gift Officer III

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Major Gifts Officer III to advance transformational philanthropy and support children and families served by our mission. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, cultivating long-term relationships to secure substantial philanthropic support in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.

You will collaborate with clinical leaders, volunteers, and internal partners to align donor interests with organizational priorities and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of fundraising experience required.
• 5 years of direct individual fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing major gifts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure $4 million or more annually through major gifts and philanthropic commitments.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with fundraising volunteers to strengthen donor engagement and maximize philanthropic support.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and portfolio activity.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Texas Children's, every relationship has the power to make a difference. As a Major Gifts Officer III, you'll play a key role in advancing our mission by building meaningful connections with donors and inspiring transformational philanthropy that directly impacts the children and families we serve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and have a passion for connecting donors with opportunities to create lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors, cultivating long-term relationships while securing at least $5 million annually in philanthropic support. You'll work collaboratively with clinical leaders, fundraising colleagues, volunteers, and community partners to identify opportunities, develop strategic fundraising plans, and inspire generosity.

Think you've got what it takes?

Raise transformational support

• Secure $4 million or more annually through major gifts and philanthropic commitments.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with fundraising volunteers to strengthen donor engagement and maximize philanthropic support.

Build meaningful partnerships

• Develop strong relationships with clinical and administrative leaders across Texas Children's.
• Collaborate with internal partners to advance fundraising priorities for key programs and service lines.
• Identify opportunities to align donor interests with organizational priorities.

Collaborate for greater impact

• Participate in strategy sessions focused on major gift prospects and fundraising opportunities.
• Support Office of Philanthropy initiatives, campaigns, and signature events.
• Contribute to the development and execution of fundraising and communication strategies that advance organizational goals.

Ensure excellence in donor management

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor and prospect interactions within the fundraising database.
• Help ensure the integrity and quality of donor records and portfolio management.
• Use data to inform strategy, measure progress, and strengthen donor relationships.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of fundraising experience required
• 5 years of direct individual fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing major gifts preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering results.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a relationship-focused, creative approach to donor engagement.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse personalities, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and committed to achieving ambitious fundraising objectives.
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively across departments.