Regional Major Gifts Officer

Zaytuna College; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaytuna College is seeking a Regional Development Officer to build and manage donor relationships across designated regions. You will implement data-driven moves management to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects.

The role requires engaging diverse communities and coordinating with internal teams for cohesive fundraising messaging. The position involves travel and the ability to drive within the assigned region, with goals of increasing donor

Qualifications

• Proven success in major gifts fundraising and strategic relationship management.
• Experience in face-to-face solicitations and closing significant gifts.
• Experience using moves management methodology.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM databases and fundraising software.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Ability to connect authentically with diverse donor groups.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate the college's mission to donors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising messaging.
• Implement and manage a data-driven moves management process for 75–100 major prospects.
• Conduct donor engagement activities including visits and qualification activities.
• Build relationships with key organizations and communities in assigned regions.
• Draft persuasive philanthropic proposals with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate donor interaction and outcomes in the prospect database.
• Recruit and manage a volunteer regional cabinet and advisory committee.
• Coordinate events and campus visits to boost donor participation.
• Contribute to regional strategies based on donor relations and fundraising activities.
• Meet annual performance metrics: visits, solicitations, gifts closed, and revenue goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Tools

CRM databases

Fundraising software

Job description

Zaytuna College is seeking a Regional Development Officer to build and manage donor relationships across designated regions. You will implement data-driven moves management to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects.

The role requires engaging diverse communities and coordinating with internal teams for cohesive fundraising messaging. The position involves travel and the ability to drive within the assigned region, with goals of increasing donor