Major Gift Officer III

Texas Children'sHouston, TexasHybridFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 14 hours ago

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About this role

At Texas Children's, every relationship has the power to make a difference. As a Major Gifts Officer III, you'll play a key role in advancing our mission by building meaningful connections with donors and inspiring transformational philanthropy that directly impacts the children and families we serve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and have a passion for connecting donors with opportunities to create lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors, cultivating long-term relationships while securing at least $5 million annually in philanthropic support. You'll work collaboratively with clinical leaders, fundraising colleagues, volunteers, and community partners to identify opportunities, develop strategic fundraising plans, and inspire generosity.

Think you've got what it takes?

- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5 years of fundraising experience required
- 5 years of direct individual fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing major gifts preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering results.
- Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a relationship-focused, creative approach to donor engagement.
- Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with diverse personalities, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and committed to achieving ambitious fundraising objectives.
- A collaborative team player who contributes positively across departments.