executing a major gift fundraising strategy that supports both annual and capital fundraising objectives, while integrating planned and event giving strategies as required. Job Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Major Gift Officers to achieve fundraising and donor engagement goals; establish team and individual performance metrics focused on revenue growth, retention, and donor pipeline development. • Personally manage a focused portfolio of leadership giving prospects and secure philanthropic support from new and existing donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Oversee portfolio management across the Major Gifts team, ensuring strong data integrity, disciplined prospect strategy, and consistent movement of donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. • Collaborate with the Director, Capital Campaign and Advancement colleagues to execute major gift strategies that support annual, capital, planned, and event giving objectives. • Provide strategic guidance to Major Gift Officers, identify opportunities for collaboration across fundraising programs, and contribute to Advancement Department planning and management. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with Manhattan University's values, and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, University officials, faculty, and staff. Requirements Education Bachelor's degree required. Experience 7+ years of fundraising or development experience in a complex organization, including demonstrated success managing fundraising staff and driving results. Knowledge & Skills • Strong knowledge of major gift fundraising, portfolio and pipeline management, donor strategy, performance metrics, data analysis, and relationship-based philanthropy. • Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to analyze data, set goals, and identify opportunities for improvement. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with donors, alumni, University officials, faculty, and staff or similar constituencies.
