Major Gifts Officer

Corporate Square; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Square in San Antonio, TX seeks a Major Gifts Officer to lead a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors. The role works with volunteers, physicians and University Health staff to nurture relationships and advance giving through strategic campaigns.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in frontline fundraising, with proven major gift success, especially in health care or academic medical centers. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge NXT a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum five years of frontline fundraising experience with demonstrated major gifts success.
• Experience in health care, hospital or academic medical center fundraising.
• Knowledge of development best practices and solicitation methods including major gifts.
• Proven success with donor solicitation and stewardship; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with volunteers, physicians and leadership to develop gifts.
• Design and implement major giving campaigns and programs.
• Ensure accountability, reporting and compliance for donors and funding sources.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership with volunteers

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years frontline fundraising with major gifts

Healthcare/non-profit fundraising knowledge

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift prospects/donors consisting of individuals and families. The position requires an advanced and demonstrated capability in leadership with volunteers, physicians and University Health staff; motivation to aggressively develop relationships with donors and prospects. Implements effective campaigns and major giving programs. Maintains accountability, reporting and compliance standards for donors and funding sources

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Requires five years of successful front-line fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in major gifts. Understanding of different aspects of comprehensive fundraising program. Experience working in health care, hospital or academic medical center with boards, physicians, leaders and volunteer committees. Knowledge of non-profit fundraising best practices and various forms of development solicitation practices, including major gift solicitation, planned giving, and events. Proven success with direct donor solicitation and stewardship. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with donors of all levels, volunteers, community leaders, corporate and foundation representatives, physicians and University Health leadership Ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage and set priorities. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, and experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT a plus