Major Gifts Officer

Job Summary:

The Office of Advancement at Oberlin College seeks applications for the position of Major Gifts Officer. This is a full-time, continuing, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving.

Responsibilities:

The Major Gifts Officer acts as a donor relationship manager who plans and implements strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of outright and deferred gifts of $50,000 or more to Oberlin College.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required—advanced degree desirable.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising, relationship management, or related field, preferably in higher education.
• This position requires regional and national travel (30-50% of the time). Work weekends and evenings when appropriate, including assisting with reunion and Homecoming events.
• This is a campus-based position, not eligible for hybrid work.

Compensation:

A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.

Special instructions to applicant:

A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.