Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Major Gift Officer - 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 - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. typically requires 0-2 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

  • 8 Days 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...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Major Gifts Officer (TX)
  • Islamic Relief USA
  • Richardson, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job title: Major Gifts Officer Status: Full-time Division: Fund Development Location: Dallas, TX The position is responsible for identifying new donors and cultivating and developing relationships wit...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Gift Associate
  • Buc-ee's Ennis LLC
  • Ennis, TX OTHER
  • Overview $18 / hour * Medical * Dental * Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6% The Gift/Merchandise Sales Associate enhances the Buc-ee’s experience by receiving, stocking, and mer...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Major Account Manager, Major Enterprise
  • Candidate Experience site
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales into Major Enterprise Accounts. Create and implement strategic account plans focused on attaining enterprise-wide deployments of Fortinet produ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Decal Operator
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Coppell, TX FULL_TIME
  • CoppellAdvance Graphic Products, IncWarehouse/Distribution High School Degree or equivalent. 0-3 years of experience. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products and computer literacy. While perfor...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Creative Marketing Specialist
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Position Overview National Office of Development is looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and creatin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager Donor Relations
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Position Overview If you are interested in helping a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow this job is for you. We ar...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Donor Relations/Impact Reporting Specialist
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Position Overview The Office of Development is seeking an individual whose role is crucial in ensuring the sustained sup...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fundraising Assistant
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Position Overview Do you enjoy learning and working in various aspects of the development field, like stewardship, alumn...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant Senior - Treasury
  • Christus Health
  • Irving, TX
  • Description Summary: This position is responsible for providing overall secretarial support to the Executive(s) to whom ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant Senior - Treasury
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Irving, TX
  • Description Summary: This position is responsible for providing overall secretarial support to the Executive(s) to whom...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Prospect Research Analyst Philanthropy
  • Boys Scouts Of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Council website: https://www.scouting.org/careers Position Overview The Office of Development is seeking an individual w...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Communications Specialist Philanthropy
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Irving, TX
  • Position Overview Office of Development is looking for an individual with project management and strategic communication...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County, Tarrant County, and Ellis County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the Mid-Cities region in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It has a population of 175,396 according to the 2010 census, making it the fifteenth most populous city in the state. Grand Prairie is located along the border between Tarrant and Dallas counties, with a small portion extending south into Ellis County. The city is bordered by Dallas to the east, Cedar Hill and Midlothian to the southeast, Mansfield to the southwest, Arlington to the west, Fort Worth to the northwest, an...
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Income Estimation for Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. jobs
$60,194 to $82,565
Grand Prairie, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. in Macon, GA
After a federal tax rate of 24% has been taken out, Major Gift Officer, Sr.
January 09, 2020