Director of Major Gifts
Dallas College Foundation
The Opportunity Overview
Dallas College Foundation is seeking a Director of Major Gifts to lead and grow its major gifts program at a moment of real momentum for the Foundation. This is both a frontline fundraising role and a leadership role: the successful candidate will carry a personal portfolio of 40-50 qualified prospects, lead complex six- and seven-figure solicitations alongside senior leadership and develop and coach a team of Major Gift Officers to reach their full potential.
The Director will shape multi-year gift strategies, design transformational gift opportunities and partner directly with academic and administrative leaders across Dallas College to craft compelling cases for support that turn donors into lifelong champions. The successful candidate will be an experienced major gift fundraiser who has led teams, wants a bigger platform to build upon and is drawn to the scale and momentum of one of the largest community college systems in the country.
About Dallas College Foundation
Dallas College Foundation sits at the intersection of education, economic mobility and the workforce needs of North Texas. For 50 years, the Foundation has connected Dallas College, one of the largest community college systems in Texas, with donors, employers and industry leaders to expand opportunities for students and strengthen the region. Philanthropic support provides scholarships, invests in faculty and staff development and advances innovative programs that prepare students for meaningful careers. By aligning these investments with the needs of North Texas employers and industries, the Foundation helps more students access opportunity while building the skilled talent pipeline that drives the region’s economy.
About Dallas College
Dallas College is the economic engine of Dallas County, serving more than 127,000 students across seven campuses and sixteen centers and ranking among the largest community college systems in the nation. Guided by a culture built on integrity, collaboration and opportunity, the College is a hub of momentum in one of the country's fastest-growing regions, giving this role a front-row seat to workforce development at a truly transformational scale.
Location
Dallas, TX
