Philanthropy Officer

Theatre Under The Stars • Full-time • Houston, Texas • 1w ago

Full-time

Description

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects to secure philanthropic support in alignment with Theatre Under The Star’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, this role focuses on cultivating and stewarding meaningful relationships and securing major gifts. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven fundraising professional with strong communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a passion for mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gifts Fundraising

Manage a portfolio (125-150) of individual donors and prospects.
Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
Manage Plans and Steps in Tessitura.
Conduct donor meetings (in person, virtual, and by phone).
Solicit major gifts and multi-year commitments.
Meet or exceed annual fundraising revenue targets.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Build long-term relationships with donors and key stakeholders.
Partner with program staff and leadership to engage donors meaningfully.
Coordinate donor recognition, impact reporting, and personalized stewardship efforts.
Ensure accurate and timely acknowledgment of gifts for portfolio donors.

Prospect Research & Pipeline Development

Identify, qualify, and prioritize new donor prospects.
Maintain an active pipeline of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Collaborate with development colleagues to strengthen overall donor strategy.

Strategy & Collaboration

Work closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to support annual fundraising goals.
Represent the organization at donor meetings, community events, and networking opportunities.

Reporting & Accountability