Major Gifts Officer

At Driscoll Children’s Hospital, philanthropy changes lives. From advancing pediatric programs and expanding services to supporting children and families during their most difficult moments, generous donors play a vital role in our mission.

We are seeking a relationship-driven, strategic, and highly motivated Major Gifts Officer to help grow philanthropic support for Driscoll Children’s Hospital throughout South Texas.

Responsibilities:

As the Major Gifts Officer, you will focus on cultivating relationships with donors, community leaders, businesses, and philanthropists capable of making significant financial contributions to the hospital. Responsibilities include:

• Building and managing long-term relationships with major donors and prospective donors
• Meeting with individuals, businesses, and community leaders to discuss philanthropic opportunities
• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts, often in excess of $100,000
• Managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors
• Helping donors align their giving interests with hospital priorities such as: Patient programs, Capital projects, Medical equipment, Endowments, and Community initiatives
• Collaborating with hospital leadership, volunteers, and development staff on fundraising strategies
• Attending networking events, donor meetings, lunches, and community functions
• Developing thoughtful donor engagement and stewardship strategies
• Tracking donor activity, fundraising progress, and follow-up communications within the donor database
• Partnering with Marketing and Communications on donor campaigns and fundraising materials
• Supporting fundraising initiatives that strengthen long-term donor relationships and philanthropic growth
• Occasionally working evenings and weekends for donor meetings and community events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, business development, sales, or community relations.
• A documented track record of securing multiple gifts and pledges of five-, six-, or seven-figure commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing major donor portfolios
• Hospital foundation, nonprofit, or higher education fundraising experience
• Experience working with fundraising campaigns or strategic development initiatives
• Experience with donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, boards, or community volunteers

Candidates with significant fundraising and development leadership experience may be considered for an expanded development leadership opportunity.