Senior Major Gifts Director: Lead Transformational Giving

Central Health; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health Foundation seeks a Sr. Director of Major Gifts to lead the major-gifts function and drive transformational fundraising efforts.

The role partners with the Foundation CEO and leads a team to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donors across individuals, families, corporations, and foundations. The position emphasizes strategic planning, donor strategy development, and executive-level solicitations within a hybrid work model and a dynamic healthcare

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major gifts, advancement, or fundraising leadership experience (required).
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing significant gifts.
• Experience developing donor strategies, proposals, and stewardship plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multiyear major-gifts strategy aligned with priorities and campaign architecture.
• Personally solicit assigned major-gift prospects and participate in principal gifts with senior leaders.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, proposals, and follow-up plans for high-value opportunities.
• Lead and coach the major-gifts team; manage portfolio distribution and performance.
• Coordinate executives, Board members, clinicians, and partners in donor engagement.
• Establish disciplined moves- and portfolio-management practices and dashboards for revenue forecasts.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Executive engagement

Donor cultivation

Donor research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management or related field

Master's Degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Central Health Foundation seeks a Sr. Director of Major Gifts to lead the major-gifts function and drive transformational fundraising efforts.

The role partners with the Foundation CEO and leads a team to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donors across individuals, families, corporations, and foundations. The position emphasizes strategic planning, donor strategy development, and executive-level solicitations within a hybrid work model and a dynamic healthcare