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Major Gift Manager

Center For Transforming Lives

Job Location:

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 70000

Posted: 30 August 2026 (10 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance

SUMMARY

The Major Gifts Manager serves as the central coordinator of major donor strategy for Center for Transforming Lives. Working closely with the President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Development Officer and Development team this position identifies qualifies cultivates and advances major gift prospects through the donor pipeline. The Major Gifts Manager leads prospect research moves management donor stewardship and meeting preparation while ensuring prospects are connected to the appropriate organizational leader at the right time to maximize philanthropic investment and strengthen Transforming Lives long-term fundraising capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and manages a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects and donors using strategic moves management practices to advance individuals through the donor lifecycle.

Identifies researches and prioritizes prospective major donors and community leaders through wealth screening donor analytics relationship mapping and engagement history.

Creates and maintains individualized cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies that align donor interests with the mission funding priorities and campaign objectives.

Coordinates major gift including donor meetings tours cultivation proposal development briefing materials and follow-up actions.

Prepares prospect profiles research reports relationship maps and solicitation strategies for the President and CEO and CDO.

Provides comprehensive stewardship for major donors through personalized engagement recognition activities impact reporting and ongoing relationship management.

Maintains complete and accurate donor records within the CRM documenting interactions strategies next steps and portfolio progress.

Leads regular portfolio review processes and reports on prospect qualification donor advancement stewardship completion and moves management.

Collaborates across departments to identify new donor opportunities strengthen campaign readiness and ensure a high-touch donor experience consistent with Transforming Lives values.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Minimum of three years of experience in major gift fundraising (5 figure gifts) business development sales relationship management nonprofit development or a related field.

Demonstrated success managing relationships and advancing individuals through a sales fundraising or engagement pipeline.

Experience managing multiple priorities projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills.

Experience in securing philanthropic partnerships.

Experience supporting comprehensive campaigns or fundraising initiatives.

Preferred:

CFRE certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Knowledge of Bloomerang Suite a plus.

Experience with or equivalent platform a plus.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

High emotional intelligence knowledge of fundraising etiquette and relationship skills.

Knowledge of major gift fundraising principles and moves management methodology.

Knowledge of prospect research techniques donor analytics and wealth screening resources.

Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to develop and execute strategic donor engagement plans.

Strong project management organizational and prioritization skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to prepare compelling donor presentations proposals and stewardship communications.

Proficiency with CRM systems Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint Teams and related technology platforms.

Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and exceptional donor stewardship.

Compensation: $60000.00 - $70000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907 Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant Countys biggest family safety nets working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3000 women and children annually through a comprehensive and evidence-based two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support early childhood education economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009 the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May.

Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.

Required Experience:

Manager

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