Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

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.

Supervisory Duties

This position does not require any supervisory duties.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

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