Major Gifts Officer

Job overview

The Major Gifts Officer is an onsite role based in Houston, 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 across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast Region. This role is responsible for driving major gift fundraising by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors at the $5,000+ level. The officer will build a robust donor pipeline, develop customized engagement strategies, and mobilize philanthropic support, particularly during critical disaster response efforts.

What you'll do

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors at the $5,000+ level.
• Develop and execute customized solicitation strategies.
• Manage a disciplined portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Build a sustainable donor pipeline.
• Mobilize donors during disaster relief efforts.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

american red cross

fundraising

major gifts

donor relations

disaster relief

salesforce

nonprofit

$90k-$95k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Focus on major gift fundraising and disaster relief mobilization in the Texas Gulf Coast region.

About the employer

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