Director of Major Gifts

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Director, Major Gifts Position Type : Full Time

Location : Houston, TX (Hybrid) Travel Percentage :

Department : Development Reports To : Chief Development Officer

Salary : $80k - $95k, commensurate with experience Pay Schedule : Semi-monthly

Description :

If you would like to be a part of an exceptional team, working on a critical mission, this position is for you.   The Director of Major Gifts plays a critical role in this evolving organization, which has strong roots in Houston and a compelling vision for the future.  You will be responsible for assisting the Chief Development Officer, other executives and the board to operate at their highest possible levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for the mission, exemplary organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, professional discretion with confidential information, and the ability to take initiative. A sense of humor and resilience are strongly valued attributes. Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility, with some in-office days required for meetings and collaboration.

The Director of Major Gifts will function as a member of the TWH fundraising team and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects for donations of $10,000 and up, while ensuring that major donors have a positive and rewarding philanthropic experience. The Director of Major Gifts, working closely with the Chief Development Officer, leadership, and other development staff, will help build a strong base of individual donors to support the goals of TWH. Position may serve as a liaison for specific priority areas, including active campaigns.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Develops and Executes Fundraising Strategies : Strategically designs and implements effective fundraising approaches for a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on cultivating lasting relationships that align with The Women’s Home's mission.
• Capital Campaign Focus : In the initial years, dedicates substantial effort to the capital campaign, working closely with the CEO and CDO to identify, engage, and cultivate high-potential donors for this significant project.
• Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship : Employs best practices to support and actively participate in a comprehensive range of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for a portfolio of approximately 120 major gifts and planned giving prospects, advancing TWH’s strategic priorities.
• Donor Engagement : Conducts approximately 120 targeted in-person visits annually, alongside additional meaningful engagements, to cultivate relationships and secure gifts that further TWH’s goals.
• Collaborative Fundraising Efforts : Works with the CDO and leadership team to define and advance philanthropic priorities. Engages volunteers and donors in strategic fundraising efforts, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts as appropriate.
• Fundraising Goals : Achieves defined financial and solicitation targets, contributing to individual, team, and organizational fundraising objectives.
• Data Management : Maintains precise records of all donor activities in Raiser’s Edge and promptly completes donor and prospect contact reports.
• Team Participation : Actively participates in development meetings and attends events and special functions as required, representing TWH and fostering relationships that enhance the organization’s philanthropic efforts.

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

Physical Requirements :

The person in this position must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and use desktop technology for long periods. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Director of Major Gifts Job Description

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000