Major Gifts & Donor Relations Officer

Texas A&M University System; Victoria (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System is seeking a Development Officer in Victoria, TX to cultivate and manage relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of university priorities.

The role involves identifying prospects, soliciting gifts, and collaborating with campus leaders to align donor interests with funding opportunities. Strong fundraising knowledge and donor relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of major-gift prospects and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships.
• Develop and implement donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with senior leadership, deans, and campus stakeholders on funding opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, reports, and donor communications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of donor activities in the CRM.
• Represent the University at events to develop external relationships.
• Collaborate on funding proposals and donor materials with subject-matter experts.
• Monitor donor activity and support fundraising strategy decisions.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Donor relations

CRM systems

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Database skills

Spreadsheets

Job description

Texas A&M University System is seeking a Development Officer in Victoria, TX to cultivate and manage relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of university priorities.

The role involves identifying prospects, soliciting gifts, and collaborating with campus leaders to align donor interests with funding opportunities. Strong fundraising knowledge and donor relations are essential.