Senior Major Gifts Officer
$115k - $120kHoly Cross
- # Senior Major Gifts OfficerApply: Eligible for Hybrid Work: Worcester, MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JREQ-000854At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.The Senior Major Gifts Officer will have an elevated level of responsibility for fundraising efforts which support and advance the mission of Holy Cross. Working with alumni, parents, and friends in specific geographic regions, the Senior Major Gifts Officer will serve as a leader among Major Gifts colleagues and working partnership with the Gift Planning team, Holy Cross Fund team, and other internal partners to encourage annual and multi-year leadership-level support at the $100,000 to $3,000,000+ range. The Senior Major Gifts Officer will work closely with Advancement colleagues to develop and execute prospect strategies that strategically integrate gift planning, reunions, annual giving, and other college financial priorities into the development and execution of high-level fundraising strategies that enable the realization of established goals and objectives. The Senior Major Gifts Officer will report to the Director of Major Gifts.**Job Description****Major Areas of Responsibility**• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 125+ prospects, on an annual basis, holding at least 110 annual visits with prospects;through the development of thoughtful strategies and intentional prioritization of prospects, ensure a new gifts and commitments goal of at least $3 million by focusing on delivering at least 20 major gift proposals each year and actively soliciting high annual fund gifts for the rest of their portfolio.• Drive a minimum of $500,000 cash received from their portfolio each year through a combination of pledge fulfillments, current use gifts, and annual fund gifts.• Inspire donors to articulate their charitable goals to maximize their support of Holy Cross in alignment with the institution’s ambitions by engaging in thoughtful and strategic conversations that uncover philanthropic aspirations;• Be active in the discovery process as part of and in addition to managing their portfolio with a minimum of 15 discovery visits each year.• Adhere to all prospect management processes and policies around contact reports, proposals, briefing materials, documenting intentions, and writing statements of understanding to ensure cross-departmental transparency and effectiveness;• Serve as a partner to the Holy Cross Fund team, Gift Planning team, and Major Gifts colleagues by identifying new prospects and volunteers, and supporting the goals of elevating unrestricted and flexibly restricted support at Holy Cross;• Continually improve professional skills, knowledge, and understanding of Holy Cross by developing relationships with colleagues across campus, attending campus events and activities, and participating in training activities;• In partnership with the Director of Major Gifts and the AVP for Individual Giving, develop and execute robust, multi-step donor-centric prospect strategies;• Communicate meeting strategies through written briefings and pre-visit briefing meetings or calls;• Strategically leverage academic leadership, faculty, and other members of the Holy Cross community leading to successful solicitation and closure of six- and seven-figure gifts;• Foster relationships between prospective donors and academic leadership, faculty, and other members of the Holy Cross community to deepen prospect engagement;• Secure anchor visits for leadership and construct meetings that effectively leverage each leader’s time to advance prospect strategies; and• Serve as a liaison between Advancement and at least one other department or group on campus with fundraising needs;• Assume additional and elevated responsibilities associated with strategic initiatives and campaign priorities fundraising;• Maintain excellent and timely detail with donor data activity and statistics for accurate reporting needs. **Minimum Qualifications**• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position as is at least seven years of experience in major gifts fundraising, preferably at an educational institution, soliciting comprehensive major, principal and planned gifts;• Commitment to the mission of College of the Holy Cross—to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, and research and to foster an intellectual and social community that is marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility;• Demonstrated successful track record as a major gifts fundraiser;• Appreciation of Jesuit Catholic educational traditions and methodology;• Understanding of and an ability to succeed at a complex academic institution;• Experience staffing academic leaders in their development work;• Ability to uncover interests, motivations, and objectives from prospective donors, clients, and others;• Excellent communication skills, including an ability to write persuasively and with efficiency;• Experience qualifying prospects during initial visits to determine inclination and capacity to make significant gifts to aid in the identification of new donors at the major gift level;• Ability to make solicitations with comfort;• Ability to persuasively communicate the case for unrestricted and current use support;• Excellent active listening and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues;• Tact, diplomacy, discretion, patience, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality inside and outside of the college;• Highly developed organizational skills, detail-orientation, and an ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced complex environment;• Natural affinity for collaboration and serving as an influential leader, mentor, and team player, with a high level of emotional intelligence;• Personal commitment to excellence as well as an ability to admit mistakes and forgive faults in others; and• Experience with Microsoft Office, Advance, or similar fundraising software. **Disclaimer****The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.****Salary Range:** The Senior Major Gifts Officer offers a salary range of $115,000-$120,000, commensurate with education and experience**Weekly Hours:**40**Annual Work Schedule:****Application Instructions**An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.**Additional Information**To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.
- J-18808-Ljbffr Holy Cross
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Major Gifts Officer in Brooklyn, NY vacancy
- NILC, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Sr. Specialist, Major Gifts to lead a major giving program and manage a portfolio of 80-120 donors... ..., strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Raisers Edge NXT. Some travel and events are expected. #J...Senior
- The National Immigration Law Center is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Major Gifts to manage NILC and IJF donor portfolios with gifts of $5,000+ and report to the Director, Fundraising Campaigns. The role focuses on cultivation, stewardship, and strategic donor engagement in...Senior
- Legacy of Life Foundation in Warminster, PA is seeking a Senior Donor Relations Officer to advance major gifts and build lasting donor partnerships. You will manage a portfolio of high-impact donors, craft strategic plans, and collaborate with leadership to secure funding...SeniorLocal areaWeekend workAfternoon shift
$25k
...community of philanthropic partners, we are seeking two exceptional Senior Philanthropy Officers to help inspire transformational giving and accelerate lifesaving discoveries. Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, the Senior Philanthropy Officer plays a critical role in...SeniorCasual workWork at officeImmediate startWeekend workAfternoon shift3 days per week$113.89k - $153.96k
Position: Senior Major Gifts Officer Department: Development Office Location: The ideal candidate is in New York, NY (Headquarters). Work Type Designation: Hybrid. Will collaborate in-office with the Regional Director and National Events Manager to strategize on donor...SeniorFull timeTemporary workSummer workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursAfternoon shift- Bates College in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Leadership Gifts Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of $50,000 gifts and up. You will work with College Advancement, faculty, and volunteers to advance college priorities. The role requires 5...Senior
- The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors capable of making significant philanthropic investments in the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society's mission. The MGO manages a portfolio of current...
$5,000 per month
Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Major Gifts Officer to support the Development team in a full-time, hybrid position (Burien, WA). Shift: Full... ...Vice President, President/CEO, NKC and Foundation Boards, senior management, physicians and other staff and volunteers....Full timeTemporary workWork experience placementLocal areaWork from homeMonday to FridayFlexible hoursShift work$75.29k - $85.64k
Pay Rate: $75,288.83-85,640Status: Exempt Last Revised: 09.2026 Definition The Major Gift Officer is responsible for the strategic implementation of The Children’s Cabinet’s individual giving, major gifts, and corporate giving. Cultivation of new prospective and existing...Full timeWork experience placementWork at officeMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekend workAfternoon shift- ...parents, and friends. The ability of the officer to engage potential contributors, determine... ..., and assist these individuals in making gifts of $25,000 or more, will be critical to... ...Assistant Vice President, Development, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for the...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work
$115k - $125k
...this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Major Gifts Officer Full Time San Francisco, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1029 Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually Type:...Full timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours$100k
Description General Statement of Duties: The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) serves as a senior member of the Focus: HOPE Development team, responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned giving donors in support of the organization’s...Temporary workWork at officeLocal areaWeekend workAfternoon shiftEarly shift$80k - $93k
...who loves connecting with people, discovering what inspires them, and inviting them to make a meaningful difference. As our Major Gifts Officer, you will build and manage relationships with individual donors and prospective supporters throughout San Luis Obispo and Northern...Full timeLocal areaAfternoon shift$98k - $120k
...-LGBTQ+ legislation and hate toward our communities. As our Major Gifts Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening the fundraising engine... ...in Jewish life across North America. This is Keshet's senior-most position leading our individual giving work, in partnership...Work at officeFlexible hours$100k
...Center (CCHMC), an academic pediatric acute care children’s hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an experienced fundraiser for its Major Gifts Officer Position. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a highly independent role responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing...Full timeLocal area$3,000 per month
...Collaborating with nearly 40 of Chicago’s major cultural and educational institutions,... ...relationship-oriented Individual and Major Gifts Officer to join its Development team. This... ...Personally solicit major gifts and partner with senior leadership, board members, and other...Full timeTemporary workSummer workWork at officeRemote workMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekend work$80k - $85k
Description Outreach is hiring a full-time Major Gift Officer to develop meaningful relationships with major donors and high-capacity prospects who can significantly advance Outreach's mission. This position manages a portfolio of approximately 75-100 donors and prospects...Full timeTemporary work2 days per week1 day per week- Description Job Summary St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a Major Gifts Officer that fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing relationships with potential donors interested in supporting Holy Family Catholic School and St. Dominic Savio...
$95k - $115k
Status: Exempt Position Summary The Major Gifts Officer is a senior member of the Development Department responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making significant philanthropic investments. The position manages a strategic...$85k - $110k
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing the financial resources that make Chazak Rescue’s mission possible. You will be the primary architect of major donor relationships, focusing on soliciting and securing gifts of $10,000 or more in support of Chazak’s mission...Immediate startFlexible hours$25k
Chicago Humanities seeks an experienced Individual and Major Gifts Officer to manage a portfolio of ~125 households, cultivating gifts of $25,000+. You will collaborate with leadership to increase philanthropic revenue and steward donors through personalized engagement...$90k - $112k
...Giving, this role will be responsible for soliciting and securing major gifts of $10,000 or more in support of Tahirih’s mission through... ...be located within commuting distance of one of the following office locations Falls Church, VA, Houston, TX or San Bruno, CA . Primary...Summer workLive inWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours$130k - $150k
...Description The San Francisco Conservatory of Music seeks a Senior Philanthropy Officer who is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift prospects in support of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s strategic priorities...SeniorLocal areaRemote workAfternoon shiftSan Francisco Conservatory of Music
Brooklyn, NY3 days ago$54.4 - $85.88 per hour
Description The Senior Philanthropy Officer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, cultivating, and... ...soliciting current and prospective principal gift donors and is an active participant in... ..., annual giving, special events and major gifts. Experience with personal...SeniorMinimum wageLocal areaShift work$135k - $150k
...Under general supervision, the Principal Gifts Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and... ...financial, tax, and estate advisors and senior leadership in CSUN Advancement to develop... ...development/fundraising experience working with i major gift and principal gift donors....Interim roleH1bWork at officeRemote workWork visa$105.25k - $130k
...Leadership Gifts Officer Job no: 493175 Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year Location: Lewiston, ME Categories: Advancement Position Purpose... ...management. Proven experience cultivating and closing major or deferred gift commitments. Skills and Knowledge Commitment...Full timeFor contractorsWork at officeFlexible hoursWeekend workAfternoon shiftAurizon Holdings Limited
Brooklyn, NY2 days ago$100k
...number and how you know the reference. Title Title Leadership Gifts Officer Posting Number Posting Number S01612JP Department Department Leadership... ...Summary Through their work forging relationships and securing major gifts, the Leadership Gift Officer will have the ability to...Full timeMonday to FridayShift workWeekend workAfternoon shiftBowdoinham Country Store
Brooklyn, NY11 hours ago$10k
The Gift Officer reports to the Director of Major and Leadership Gifts and will work with the Development team to achieve its fundraising goals through the personal cultivation and management of a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving $10,000 and above annually...Flexible hoursAfternoon shift$85k - $93k
...love to hear from you! Your opportunity A Senior Analyst role within the Investment... ...ThinkFolio Proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite of applications Basic/intermediate... ...required; Finance, Economics or Accounting major preferred Nice to have skills...SeniorWork at officeFlexible hours- ...Position Summary Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to support the successful planning, design, construction, and closeout of complex public-sector capital projects in New Jersey. Working under the direction of the Program Director...SeniorContract workFor contractorsWork at officeLocal area
Armand Corporation
Jersey City, NJ1 day ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Major Gifts Officer. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- senior living director Brooklyn, NY
- senior manager customer operations Brooklyn, NY
- senior support engineer Brooklyn, NY
- senior product manager mobile Brooklyn, NY
- senior software engineer ruby on rails Brooklyn, NY
- sr finance manager Brooklyn, NY
- sr marketing manager Brooklyn, NY
- senior customer service Brooklyn, NY
- senior business manager Brooklyn, NY
- senior account executive Brooklyn, NY