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Major Gift Officer III
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Secure $4 million or more annually through major gifts and philanthropic commitments.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising, relationship management, and strategic planning to secure significant philanthropic commitments. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and utilize data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and achieve fundraising goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Major Gift FundraisingDonor Engagement StrategiesPortfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningFundraising Database Management
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Hard Skills
Fundraising ExperienceIndividual FundraisingCultivation StrategiesSolicitation StrategiesStewardship StrategiesData AnalysisProject ManagementDocumentation ManagementCampaign DevelopmentCommunication Strategies
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsCreativitySelf-Motivation
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
PhilanthropyFundraisingDonor RelationsNonprofit ManagementStakeholder Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Secure $4 million or more annually through major gifts and philanthropic commitments.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors.
- Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Partner with fundraising volunteers to strengthen donor engagement and maximize philanthropic support.
- Develop strong relationships with clinical and administrative leaders across Texas Children's.
- Collaborate with internal partners to advance fundraising priorities for key programs and service lines.
- Identify opportunities to align donor interests with organizational priorities.
- Participate in strategy sessions focused on major gift prospects and fundraising opportunities.
- Support Office of Philanthropy initiatives, campaigns, and signature events.
- Contribute to fundraising and communication strategies that advance organizational goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor and prospect interactions within the fundraising database.
- Help ensure the integrity and quality of donor records and portfolio management.
- Use data to inform strategy, measure progress, and strengthen donor relationships.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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.