Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. jobs in Texas

Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. identifies and cultivates relationships with prospective major gift donors for a college or university. Solicits prospect pool of alumni, friends, and family members to make gifts. Being a Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Major Gift Officer
  • Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA)
  • Richardson, TX FULL_TIME
  • The Muslim Legal Fund of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds legal work and programs to defend Muslim against injustice in America courtrooms, prisons, and communities. Our mission is to advance equality and justice for American Muslim organizations and individuals by combating the injustices done in the name of national security.
    JOB SUMMARY
    The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for overseeing and executing our major gifts and donations efforts. This person will assist the CEO to achieve established financial goals and execute the mission of MLFA.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    The following reflects the essential duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

    • Develop and implement a successful strategy for the solicitation of major gifts
    • Responsible for cultivating relationships with donors
    • Identify potential donors and contact them regularly to inform them of opportunities to support the organization’s mission
    • Acknowledge major gifts and donations in a timely manner
    • Assist with creating marketing material and donor communications
    • Work closely with the Executive team and program staff to attain organizational goals
    • Maintain donor database
    • Create reports and presentations
    • Support the CEO with operational tasks as requested
    • Ensure work duties are being performed in accordance with safety and security policies and applicable state and federal regulations
    • Represent MLFA’s mission and values on a daily basis

    CORE COMPETANCIES

    • Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others
    • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    • Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one
    • Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
    • Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    • Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people
    • Communication- Clearly and respectfully communicate with others in order to disseminate information.
    • Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, spaces, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do
    • Persuasion – Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
    • Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
    • Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
    • Prioritization – Must be able to adjust to changing priorities and complete multiple projects despite interruptions

    EXPERIENCE – EDUCATION

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred
    • Minimum of 4 years of fundraising and major gifts solicitation experience
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a non-profit preferred
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • Indoor office setting with occasional outdoor exposure
    • Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and mouse
    • Moderate noise levels
    • Occasional travel (less than 20% of the time)

    Ready to be our next Major Gifts Officer? Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person

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Major Gift Officer
  • HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER
  • HOUSTON, TX OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: HOUSTON, TX Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Ser...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Major Gift Officer (Individual Giving)- Fort Worth
  • American National Red Cross
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spiri...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Business Development Representative - Higher Ed
  • Ansrsource
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • Company Descriptionansrsource designs, develops, and delivers customized learning experiences and content with speed, scale, and sophistication. Partnering with leading universities, corporations, lea...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Fundraiser/Gift Officer
  • Cross Catholic Outreach
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
  • Department: Parish & Community Services (PCS) Department, Cross Catholic Outreach (CCO) Report to: PCS Sr. Director and Business Development Manager Educational or Certification Requirements: Associat...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Associate Gift Officer
  • CCHF W.I. Cook Foundation, Inc. (dba Cook Children's Health Foundation)
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Location: Rosedale Office Building Department: Major Gifts - Fundraising Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Additional Job Description The Associate Gift ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Major Gifts Officer
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • JOB TITLE: Major Gifts Officer DEPARTMENT: Resource Development REPORTS TO: Chief Development Officer STATUS: Full-time,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • BridgePoint Associates
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Major Gifts OfficerHighly Regarded National NonprofitSouthern California, Fully RemoteSalary: $72,000 to $115,000 per ye...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • Scheck Hillel Community School
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • As one of the largest traditional Jewish Day Schools in the Southeastern US, Scheck Hillel is a nationally recognized co...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • Scheck Hillel Community School
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • As one of the largest traditional Jewish Day Schools in the Southeastern US, Scheck Hillel is a nationally recognized co...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • AOPA
  • Frederick, MD
  • Job Summary: The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing major gifts ($10,000+) for the AOPA Foundation. Respons...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Major Gifts Officer Brooklyn, NY Hybrid Onsite 4 days a week Position Overview Be a part of a nonprofit organization ded...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gifts Officer
  • BOLLES SCHOOL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Job Details Job Location San Jose Campus - Jacksonville, FL Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Category Staff Major Gifts...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Major Gift Officer
  • Illinois Policy
  • Chicago, IL
  • About the job Major Gift Officer About the roleThe Illinois Policy Institute is seeking a major gifts officer to expand ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. jobs
$77,640 to $105,001