Major Gifts Officer

About this position:

Location:

Plano, Texas (

Hybrid:

Work from home + in-office collaboration days)

Position Overview:

A leading life-affirming ministry, Save the Storks is seeking a full-time Major Gift Officer (MGO) who is passionate about building authentic relationships with donors and inviting them into a mission that protects life and supports women and families. This role is ideal for someone who sees fundraising as ministry through relationship, not just transactions. The Major Gift Officer will manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects, cultivating meaningful relationships and securing transformational gifts that advance the organization's mission. Reporting to the Senior Major Gift Officer, this individual will combine strategic thinking with a results-driven approach, actively identifying and qualifying new donor opportunities while deepening engagement with existing supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising:

Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major donors and prospects Cultivate long-term donor relationships Share impact stories that connect donors to the mission Engage donors capable of giving $10,000+ annually Secure 5+ figure gifts through personalized strategies Develop and execute individual donor plans

Prospecting & Pipeline Development:

Identify and qualify new donor prospects Build a strong pipeline of high-capacity donors Partner with Marketing to grow major donor prospects Expand donor base through networking and events

Relationship Management & Stewardship:

Build trust-based donor relationships Execute stewardship strategies and impact reporting Collaborate on donor communications

Portfolio Strategy & Performance:

Track donor activity in Salesforce Meet revenue goals tied to portfolio performance Analyze engagement trends to improve strategy Increase donor giving by 5-10% annually

Collaboration & Representation:

Align with Development and Marketing teams Represent the organization at events and donor meetings Support leadership on major gift initiatives

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

5+ years in nonprofit fundraising (major gifts focus) Success securing 5+ figure gifts Experience managing donor portfolios Strong prospecting and pipeline development skills Expertise in donor stewardship and relationship management

Skills & Competencies:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strategic and organized CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred) Collaborative and self-directed Professional and discreet

Preferred Experience:

Faith-based nonprofit experience Knowledge of donor analytics and segmentation Experience with events and sponsorships

Work Environment:

Hybrid role in Plano, TX Local and occasional national travel Why Join Save the

Storks:

Mission-driven, life-saving impact Collaborative, high-performing team Opportunity to grow a major gift program