What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gifts Fundraiser position at Dallas College?
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Weekly Work Hours
Compensation Range
Staff Range N07
Salary Minimum
75,000.00 Annually
FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)
Position Type
Staff Position Summary
The Major Gifts Fundraiser will support the full range of organizational fundraising activities but will assume responsibility for developing and managing the organization's major donor program, soliciting large gifts on behalf of the organization, and managing relationships with donors and donor prospects.
The Major Gifts Fundraiser will report to the Senior Director, Development. Like all Dallas College Foundation (DCF) employees, this individual is a keeper of the Dallas College Foundation culture of philanthropy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in prospect cultivation and solicitation, with proficiency in fundraising principles and best practices.
- Strong working knowledge of strategic development and moves management systems of the donor cycle.
- Demonstrated experience securing major, high-value gifts from potential donors.
- Exhibits expertise in developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals, including executives, donors and internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills that demonstrate professional and personal integrity with a commitment to the mission, value, and goals of Dallas College and the Dallas College Foundation.
- Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both Dallas College and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA); and adhere to local, state, and federal laws governing fundraising and taxation.
- Knowledge and experience in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, motivations for giving, research and cultivation practices, face-to-face solicitation, gifts processing and fundraising reporting.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with the ability to serve as an advocate / spokesperson for Dallas College and Dallas College Foundation and successfully tailor communications dependent on audience.
- Strong and knowledgeable in customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas / Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Applications Deadline
February 17, 2025
Salary : $75,000
