Major Gift Manager

May 1, 2023

SUMMARY

Working closely with the Development Director, the Major Gift Manager secures gifts from prospective and loyal donors through identification, cultivation, and solicitation. Maintaining relationships with all assigned donors is critical and aids in the stewardship process. The Development Director implements and executes successful fundraising strategies to help accomplish the agency’s overall strategic plan by achieving budgeted fundraising goals. The Major Gift Manager is a part of the Fundraising Team, and will collaborate with the team to implement strategies to identify and cultivate major gift prospects in line with team goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement major gift fundraising strategies including the management of a portfolio of donors and prospects (200-250 constituents) in order to build relationships and increase giving against development and organizational goals, with a particular focus on capital campaign gifts. (85%-time allocation)
• Evaluate CTL donor database to identify quality major gift prospects and re-engage lapsed donors. (5%-time allocation)
• Aid in stewardship of major gift donors, including supporting recognition opportunities for giving society and capital campaign donors to create deeper engagement and recognition of this segment of constituents. (5%-time allocation)
• Work closely with Chief Development Officer, Director of Development, Development Committee, Steering Committee, and Board of Directors to identify and cultivate new major gift prospects. (5%-time allocation)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or in active pursuit with an estimated graduation date.
• Three years of major gift (5+ figure gifts) fundraising experience.
• Experience working with Tarrant County constituents preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Diverse fundraising experience, including a variety of gift-giving vehicles.
• Proven history of successful major gift solicitation and stewardship.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

Please send your resume with salary requirements to amorrison@transforminglives.org