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 services. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors at the $5,000+ level to build a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support. The officer develops customized engagement strategies and mobilizes donors, particularly during critical disaster response efforts, to ensure the organization meets its revenue goals.

What you'll do

• Identify and qualify individual donors
• cultivate and steward relationships with donors at the $5,000+ level
• develop customized solicitation strategies
• manage a portfolio of prospects
• collaborate with leadership on fundraising plans
• mobilize donors during disaster relief
• maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

american red cross

major gifts

fundraising

nonprofit

donor relations

disaster relief

$90k-$95k/yr

hybrid

salesforce

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required Tuesday through Thursday.

About the employer

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