Major Gifts Fundraiser

Tri Delta; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Training & development

Job summary

Tri Delta is seeking a Major Gifts Fundraiser to cultivate, solicit and steward donors with a focus on five to six figure multi-year gifts to support Tri Delta’s Foundation. This role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborates with the CDO, Foundation Board, CEO, and Executive Office teams to secure significant contributions, typically in the $25,000+ range.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, strategic, with a proven track record of closing major gifts and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4-8 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated success soliciting major gifts and cultivating donor relations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate Tri Delta’s mission and cultivate strong relationships with diverse individuals.
• Possesses solid strategy, relationship building, stewardship, fundraising, portfolio management, data segmentation knowledge.
• Expertise with CRM platform for non-profit fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward Tri Delta’s top donor prospects including donor proposals.
• Manage portfolio of 75-150 major gifts prospects and donors.
• Manage prospect pipeline and portfolio assignments.
• Identify and engage new prospects.
• Build relationships aligned with organizational needs.
• Prepare and deliver proposals.
• Solicit and close major gifts.
• Ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts.
• Maintain engagement through updates and storytelling.
• Partner with leadership to deepen relationships.
• Partner with Executive Team, Housing and other teams to support donor outreach.
• Engage Foundation Board of Trustees and Campaign Cabinet.
• Collaborate with Brand Advancement on donor communications.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, track progress and forecast revenue.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

CRM platforms

Data segmentation

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

• Mission driven culture
• Board engagement experience

Tri Delta is seeking a Major Gifts Fundraiser to cultivate, solicit and steward donors with a special focus on five to six figure multi-year gifts with the goal of meeting the fundraising and funding goals of Tri Delta’s Foundation. This role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborates closely with the CDO, Foundation Board, CEO, and all Executive Office teams to secure significant contributions, typically in the $25,000+ range.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven, strategic fundraiser with a passion for member-based organizations and proven track record of closing major gifts and building long-term donor partnerships.

The role is remote eligible. Candidates must be physically located in the US and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Why work for Tri Delta?

• Mission driven culture
• Excellent work environment
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, & vision), retirement, & life insurance
• Industry leading professional training
• Growth & promotion opportunities

Quick Details

• Status: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Travel: 15-20 trips per year
• Supervised by: Chief Development Officer
• Supervises: N/A
• Driving Status: Frequent

Key Responsibilities

Development

• Work with Foundation Team to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward Tri Delta’s top donor prospects including the creation of donor proposals.
• Manage portfolio of 75-150 major gifts prospects and donors.
• Manage prospect pipeline and portfolio assignments.

Donor Relations

• Identify and engage new prospects
• Build relationships aligned with organizational needs
• Prepare and deliver proposals
• Solicit and close major gifts

Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Ensure timely acknowledgment of gifts
• Maintain engagement through updates and storytelling
• Partner with leadership to deepen relationships

Cross-Collaboration & Internal Partnership

• Partner with Tri Delta’s Executive Team, Housing, and other teams to support donor outreach and engagement
• Engage Tri Delta’s Foundation Board of Trustees and Campagin Cabinet in fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with Brand Advancement on donor communications

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Track progress and forecast revenue
• Provide reports on fundraising plans, efforts, and outcomes

Fulfill Professional Expectations Of All Tri Delta Employees

• Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices.
• Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development to become the best version of yourself.
• Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers.
• Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand as a premier women’s organization dedicated to helping women live, learn, and lead – with Purpose, for a lifetime.
• Be passionate about serving others (e.g., Tri Delta employees, Board members, collegiate and alumnae members) and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:

• A member in good standing of Tri Delta
• 4-8 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated success soliciting major gifts and cultivating donor relations while maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate Tri Delta’s mission and cultivate strong relationships with diverse individuals
• Possesses solid strategy, relationship building, stewardship, fundraising, portfolio management, data segmentation knowledge
• Expertise with CRM platform for non-profit fundraising

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Experience with high-net worth individuals
• Board engagement experience
• Experience in planned giving

Important Considerations

• We do require successful completion of pre-employment screenings that include a background check and drug test. If this is a concern, please discuss it with the hiring team during your first interview.
• The role is remote eligible. Candidates must be physically located in the US and eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Tri Delta does NOT use AI or algorithm-based tools in our hiring process.

Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities, and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.