Major Gifts and Corporate Officer

2 weeks ago

Plano, United States My Possibilities Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB TITLE Major Gifts and Corporate Officer

LOCATION Plano, TX

HOURS Full Time, Permanent

DEPARTMENT Resource Development Team

REPORTS TO Chief Development Officer

LEVEL Exempt

SALARY $75,000 to $82,000, Bonus Eligible

Who we are

My Possibilities (MP) is an innovative, mission-driven organization that serves adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), also known as Hugely Important People (HIPsters). We envision a world of inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for everyone. We believe people can do meaningful work, love their jobs, and enjoy life. If you are looking for a daily challenge, to make a huge impact, and to help define the future of disability inclusion, let’s talk

We provide benefits and support to help you rest easy and focus on things that matter. Some of our perks include:

  • Generous paid time off
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Company-sponsored retirement
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible working hours, including options for hybrid work for qualifying roles
  • Learning and development

Who we want

The Major Grants and Corporate Officer is an integral part of My Possibilities’ 9-member Resource Development Team. The Resource Development (RD) team is composed of both development and marketing experts and is responsible for raising annual and capital funds in support of My Possibilities through a variety of efforts (over $4.5 million in 2022). The Major Grants and Corporate Officer manages My Possibilities relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation funders, along with team members. The position works closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development and Marketing and other team members to create and execute a comprehensive strategy to meet revenue goals. The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Chief Development Officer.

How you can add value

The Major Gifts and Corporate Officer is key to success as an organization. Through a balanced fundraising effort, major gifts and corporate gifts are crucial to the annual fundraising goal of MP. By cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts from major donors and corporations, this position will be a vital part of the team. Through your energetic personality and “go-getter” attitude, you will add great dynamics to the team.

Essential functions

Relationship building

  • Represent My Possibilities to a range of constituents, establishing relationships, growing partnerships with all aspects of MP, and securing contributions
  • Using knowledge of continuum of opportunities to get involved with MP (volunteer, donate, hire), ascertain, and creatively address funders’ needs/desires
  • Lead, with Grants and Foundations Officer, MP’s corporate fundraising effort
  • Work throughout the entire organization to identify needs and marketable opportunities that would interest donors, individual or corporate; then work closely with MP staff to execute efforts to cultivate and steward funders’ gifts/grants
  • Manage a portfolio of current and prospective supporters, creating strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for each relationship
  • Participate in securing of event sponsorships
  • In collaboration with the Campus Life Manager, organize Corporations in Days of Inclusion/Service and volunteer activities on the MP campus and provide timely follow up

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance (DEIBA) Hiring

  • Develop corporate relationships that lead to the hiring of HIPsters
  • Working with Career Services, facilitate establishment of work experiences (academies), supported employment (coaching), job placement, and direct hire programs

Additional development team duties

  • Support Development department in maintaining accurate individual, family, and foundation database records
  • Attend and support overall Development department activities, including performances, fundraising events and donor cultivation and stewardship events annually
  • Other duties as assigned


Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

  • Outstanding relationship building skills
  • Proven fundraising track-record
  • Excellent oral presentation skills
  • Consistent creativity and an ability to bring those creative endeavors to life
  • Management of high-level volunteers
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, Board members, donors, and prospective donors
  • Ability to develop and execute a plan aligned with departmental and organizational priorities

Minimum qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience: Four or more years of fundraising/corporate relations or other relevant experience

Specific skills

  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, creative, strategic, and professional
  • Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Experience in corporate relations with non-profits, corporate relationship management or sales
  • Previous portfolio management of major donors and corporations experience a plus
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.

  • Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and valid car insurance required.
  • Must be able to clear a background check with no related offenses jeopardizing the integrity of our program
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working with a CRM

Success factors

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, with a commitment to and a passion for My Possibilities’ mission.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions

My Possibilities Resource Development Team works traditional work hours, but work may occur during weekday evenings or weekends either in or outside the office. Position must feel comfortable working in a team and communicate effectively with peers, superiors and HIPsters, our Hugely Important People

Belonging and Accommodation Statement

My Possibilities is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please get in touch with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

My Possibilities is committed to creating a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

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