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Job Description
Major Gifts Officer Humane Society of North Texas - 3.2 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Teamwork Presentation software Interpersonal skills Spreadsheets Writing skills Financial statement analysis Project management Bachelor's degree Financial report interpretation Business development within non-profit sector Fundraising Communications Budgeting CRM system proficiency Non-profit experience Donor and alumni database management
Full Job Description Why This Role Matters:
The Impact of Your Work At the Humane Society of North Texas, our mission is to provide a safe haven for vulnerable animals and a lifeline for our community. But lifesaving medical care, rescue operations, and community pet food pantries require robust, predictable funding. As our Major Gifts Officer, you are not just a fundraiser; you are the bridge between a donor's passion and an animal's survival. You will own a $500,000 annual fundraising budget , directly fueling the programs that save thousands of lives each year. By securing critical $10,000+ investments , you provide the financial backbone that allows our shelter to say "yes" to animals in their darkest hours. If you want a role where you can actively measure your success in wagging tails and lives saved, this is it.
Essential Functions :
Under the direction HSNT's VP of Development, provide leadership for and help direct the execution of the major gift fundraising strategy, including soliciting individuals and family foundations with the capacity to give at the $10,000 level and above. The purpose is to build relationships with donors and create mutually satisfying funding opportunities. With the VP of Development, identify an initial caseload of 125 to 150 donors and prospects to qualify for cultivation/solicitation and manage in a portfolio. Develop individual goals and strategies for each donor, which include qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship touches. Implement a system for calling and thanking donors on the weekly gift report. Conduct meaningful connections with donors via handwritten notes, phone and in person to cultivate relationships, identify donor passions and interests, deepen relationships, and ultimately grow giving. Identify opportunities where donors can assist HSNT by hosting intimate donor events for the purpose of expanding our reach and creating awareness of opportunities for partnership. Meet agreed upon metrics that support a successful major gifts program, such as meaningful visits, proposals discussed with donors, stewardship touches, meeting revenue goals and donor retention. With the VP of Development and members of the Operations team, help create investment opportunities to present to key donors for funding, including program objectives, implementation, outcomes and costs. Attend HSNT-wide adoption (and other) events to support teams across HSNT. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this
Position:
A proven track record of successful face-to-face major gift solicitation or sales. A successful record as a proven, professional nonprofit fundraiser. Experience setting ambitious goals and delivering results. Deep connections in the Fort Worth, Dallas and surrounding areas is a plus. Deep passion for HSNT's mission. A kind, service-oriented person who engenders support among colleagues through knowledge, experience, creativity, vision, collaboration, and dedication to the mission. A positive individual, self-motivated to work with excellence and who is comfortable working in teams or as an independent practitioner. Exceptional listener with ability to understand the needs and motivations of others, find common ground and build trust with internal and external stakeholders, and synthesize a wide range of information into compelling narratives. Proven ability to build strong relationships with a variety of constituents. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent writing and communications skills. Comfortable working with and interpreting financial statements, budgets, and spreadsheets, as well as PowerPoint and Canva presentations. Strong organizational and project management skills. Adaptable to growing, fast-paced, diverse, results oriented culture. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field plus 3-5 years of development or sales experience in a professional capacity Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and the principles of moves management. Experience using a CRM to manage constituent records/relationships such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva. Working Conditions The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Attendance at events in the evening will be required, at times.
Travel:
Regular local visits with prospects and donors and some overnight travel for annual conferences/professional development. This position regularly requires using hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors, airborne particles and/or contagious conditions.
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What are your salary expectations?
