Senior Director, Major & Planned Gifts

Unitedwayhouston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Houston is seeking a Director/Sr. Director of Gift Planning in Houston, TX, to lead a portfolio of principal gifts and planned giving initiatives. The role drives identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to advance the Principal Gifts Campaign.

The position requires 5–10 years in major gift fundraising, strong donor relations, and proficiency with fundraising tools. Travel up to 50% is possible; CFRE/CAP/JD/CFP preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in major gift fundraising and donor relations.
• Ability to cultivate, solicit, and manage donor relationships and peer-to-peer initiatives.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and donor relations technologies.
• CFRE, CAP, JD, CFP or related credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance a portfolio of principal and planned gift prospects.
• Develop donor strategies and coordinate with leadership to meet campaign goals.
• Conduct portfolio visits, solicitations, and stewardship activities.
• Track moves management and maintain donor records with reporting.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Portfolio management

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in philanthropic studies, public administration, business, marketing, or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Crescendo

FreeWill

Wealth-X

RelSci

Job description

United Way Houston is seeking a Director/Sr. Director of Gift Planning in Houston, TX, to lead a portfolio of principal gifts and planned giving initiatives. The role drives identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to advance the Principal Gifts Campaign.

The position requires 5–10 years in major gift fundraising, strong donor relations, and proficiency with fundraising tools. Travel up to 50% is possible; CFRE/CAP/JD/CFP preferred.