Senior Major Gifts Officer: $3M+ Fundraising Impact

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a Major Gift Officer II to grow meaningful philanthropic relationships. You will manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors with the goal of securing at least $3 million in annual gifts and commitments.

This role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic cultivation, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders. You will document activities in our fundraising system and contribute to building a strong, sustainable funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, philanthropy, events, grant development, or relationship-building leading to revenue or donated funds.
• 3 years' experience in major gifts fundraising preferred with track record.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work with varied personalities, and drive for results.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team player and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Raise $3 million annually in gifts and commitments.
• Manage portfolio health, activity, and donor relationships; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with assigned priority areas and build engagement with clinical/administrative leaders.
• Document donor activity and maintain data integrity in the fundraising system.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Donor relations

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a Major Gift Officer II to grow meaningful philanthropic relationships. You will manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors with the goal of securing at least $3 million in annual gifts and commitments.

This role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic cultivation, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders. You will document activities in our fundraising system and contribute to building a strong, sustainable funding