Major Gifts Officer - Baytown, TX

Job overview

The Major Gifts Officer is an onsite role based in Baytown, TX, with a salary range of $90,000 - $95,000 per year. This position supports the American National Red Cross in its mission to provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief services across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast Region. The role exists to drive major gift fundraising by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors capable of contributing $5,000 or more annually. The officer builds robust donor pipelines and develops engagement strategies to mobilize philanthropic support, particularly during critical disaster response efforts.

What you'll do

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors at the $5,000+ level.
• Develop customized engagement strategies aligned with donor interests.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
• Mobilize donors during disaster relief efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

baytown tx

american red cross

fundraising

major gifts

$90k-$95k/yr

onsite

nonprofit

donor relations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, PTO, 11 paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Focus on major gift fundraising for disaster relief in the Gulf Coast region.

About the employer

American National Red Cross is hiring for this role. Industry: Voluntary Health Organizations. Sector: 81.