Major Gifts Officer

Summary

The Major Gift Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding alumni and friends who are major gift prospects for W&J. The Major Gift Officer will manage the solicitation of gifts from prospective donors rated $25,000 and higher. The officer will be expected to bring sustained fundraising efficiency and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with College leadership and departmental partners to identify donor interests aligned with institutional priorities, strategic initiatives, and campaign goals.
• Partner with the Stewardship and Annual Giving Officer to ensure meaningful and timely stewardship of donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for assigned prospects.
• Maintain regular and systematic contact with prospects and donors through multiple communication channels.
• Engage, recruit, and motivate volunteers, alumni, event attendees, and other stakeholders in cultivation, solicitation, and special programming efforts.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for W&J by exemplifying the values and mission of the institution and practicing the W&J Way.
• Travel extensively nationwide within assigned regions to cultivate and maintain donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, required.
• Demonstrated track record of fundraising success.
• Must be able to work independently within a team as well as collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the common goals for donors and W&J.
• Be flexible, confident, professional, and enthusiastic.
• Be self-motivated with a high ethical standard.
• Results-oriented with excellent prospect management skills.
• Able to travel extensively.
• Must have computer literacy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.