Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer Every Village About the JobThis is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven, results-oriented fundraising professional to bring safe water, the gospel by radio, and discipleship resources and training to communities in South Sudan.The Major Gifts Officer will serve as a lead frontline fundraiser, responsible for cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors and prospects while building a robust major giving pipeline. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term financial sustainability of Every Village and expanding its philanthropic reach throughout the Houston metro area and beyond.This full-time, exempt role reports to the Chief Development Officer and is based in Houston, Texas. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with regular travel throughout the region and occasional evening and weekend event attendance. About Every VillageThe vision of Every Village is to build South Sudan as a nation for Christ. We do this by partnering with the people of South Sudan to provide every village with sustainable access to safe water, healthy churches, and the gospel by radio.Founded in 2000, Every Village has been working with the South Sudanese long before their independence in 2011. Due to decades of civil war, South Sudan is ranked as the least developed nation in the world on the UN’s Human Development Index.Our three integrated programs (Water, Radio, Discipleship) are centered around partnership with the local church, empowering leaders with the necessary resources to transform their communities.For more, please visit www.everyvillage.org Position OverviewThe Major Gifts Officer will lead the development and execution of strategies to secure gifts of $10,000 and above. She or he will manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, church partnerships, and small businesses. This role is ideal for a seasoned fundraiser with deep experience in donor relationship management, a strong presence in the Houston philanthropic and faith landscape, and the ability to build a major donor pipeline Working in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer, the Major Gifts Officer will play a vital role in deepening donor engagement, expanding fundraising capacity, and helping to shape a sustainable, growth-oriented development strategy. Position ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage a portfolio of 80-125 individual donors and prospects, maintaining active stewardship and solicitation plans.Secure major gifts of $10,000+ by building and sustaining meaningful donor relationships.Achieve or exceed an annual fundraising target of ~$500K+ from major donors.Develop and execute personalized donor engagement plans aligned with donor interests and giving capacity.Build a pipeline of new major donors through mid-level portfolio, prospect research, cold outreach, and strategic networking.Design and lead cultivation strategies, including one-on-one meetings, events, and donor experiences.Partner with executive leadership to engage key stakeholders and align giving opportunities with organizational priorities.Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking using the organization’s donor database (Bloomerang CRM).Generate timely, data-informed reports on portfolio activity and fundraising performance.Contribute to the development of donor communications, acknowledgments, proposals, and impact reports.Represent Every Village at community and fundraising events. QualificationsMinimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a demonstrated track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.Demonstrated success managing major gift portfolios and achieving annual fundraising targets of $500K+Passion for Every Village’s mission of providing safe water, radio, and discipleship to communities in South Sudan.Proven ability to independently manage a major gifts portfolio and consistently meet or exceed fundraising goals.Experience building and expanding donor pipelines, ideally in the $10K–$25K range.Strong ties to the Houston philanthropic and faith community.Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build authentic relationships with donors, board members, and key community stakeholders.Expertise in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and donor engagement strategies.Familiarity with donor research tools, CRM systems, and performance tracking.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment.Willingness to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends for donor engagement events.Willingness to travel to South Sudan. Compensation and BenefitsThe full-time, exempt role offers a competitive annual salary range of $80,000-$100,000 based on experience, along with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options.The organization also provides paid time off, and 10 organization-wide paid holidays each year. In addition to salary, Every Village offers a 403(b) retirement plan and matches 50% of contributions up to 6% of salary after 6 months of employment. To apply, or refer a qualified candidate, please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in Every Village’s mission and how your experience positions you for success in the role, to Mike Giering, Chief Development Officer: mike.giering@everyvillage.org.