Leadership Giving Officer and Philanthropic Advisor

Leadership Giving Officer & Philanthropic Advisor Position Summary: Claremont McKenna College seeks an experienced leadership giving officer with the capacity to build and maintain high-impact donor relationships. This role is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts from CMC alumni, parents, and friends. The officer will manage a portfolio of individuals who have the capacity to make gifts of $100,000 and above, and will seek out opportunities, on and off campus, to develop initiatives that strengthen high‑level philanthropic support in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Annual Giving and Planned Giving. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategies for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding donor prospects in a geographically‑assigned portfolio of approximately 150 prospects. Manage all direct interactions and communications with assigned prospects, including solicitations of unrestricted annual gifts, Research Institute board commitments and leadership gifts. Familiarize with regional assignments, Presidential travel, fundraising priorities, and presentations from other college areas to create persuasive donor proposals. Use a holistic approach that employs all college resources, including events, college leadership, Admissions, Athletics and the Soll Center for Student Opportunity, for donor engagement. Work with the Office of Institute Relations to identify and recruit advisory board members for CMC’s eleven Research Institutes and Centers. Collaborate with Athletics Advancement staff to cultivate and solicit financial support for athletic priorities. Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of Advancement on prospect strategy and with the Research & Relationship Management team on a regular basis. Maintain prospect tracking and regularly update the College’s records for each assigned constituent. Take the lead on special fundraising projects as they arise and are assigned. Assist the Office of Stewardship in developing stewardship plans for donor‑funded named programs. Travel extensively throughout the United States on a regional basis with potential for international travel. Work evenings and weekends as required around college events and activities. Perform other duties related to the position as they arise. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Five or more years of successful fundraising experience, including the solicitation of leadership‑level gifts. Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent writing, and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to set and implement strategic plans for individual prospects; mastery of leadership gifts management and best practices covering individual relationships and database science. Familiarity with advancement systems and full spectrum of gifts, from outright cash and stocks to bequests and annuities, and basic understanding of relevant benefits of giving. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to connect with donors and prospects at all levels. Negotiation, problem resolution, and influencing skills. Self‑motivation and collaborative spirit. Working Conditions Required hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend and evening work will at times be expected. Significant regional travel within the United States and the possibility of some international travel are required. No supervisory responsibilities. Compensation and Benefits Regular, full‑time, 12‑month, exempt, benefits‑eligible position. Anticipated salary range: $110,000 – $125,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Employment Claremont McKenna College is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees consistent with applicable state and federal laws. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected category. Harassment on any of these bases is prohibited. Disability Accommodations In compliance with applicable laws, the College will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. Applications for accommodation may be submitted to the Human Resources Office. Background Check Successful candidates will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the background check and related requirements outlined in the job description. At‑Will Employment Employment with Claremont McKenna College is at‑will. The College may modify or terminate employment relationships at any time, with or without notice or cause. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Claremont Colleges Services