Major Gifts Officer

Who You Are The Episcopal Academy seeks a relationship-centered, strategic, and collaborative Major Gifts Officer to help shape and sustain an evergreen culture of philanthropy. As a trusted advisor to donors and a thought partner to institutional leaders, you will design and execute individualized strategies that align donor passions with The Episcopal Academy's most ambitious priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Advancement, Major Gifts, you will manage your work with significant autonomy while collaborating closely across the Advancement team. This role is ideal for a fundraiser who is motivated by building something enduring rather than simply closing transactions, bringing rigor, creativity, and sound judgment to your work. You are fluent in storytelling and deeply committed to delivering a thoughtful, personalized, mission-centered donor experience. What You Will Do Manage a portfolio of 75–120 high-capacity prospects and donors. Secure six- and seven-figure gifts supporting annual, capital, and endowment priorities. Design and execute multi-year engagement strategies across the full donor lifecycle. Develop compelling proposals, concept papers, and gift agreements. Partner with Advancement leadership on portfolio strategy and pipeline development. Collaborate with Advancement Services, Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Stewardship to ensure a seamless donor experience. Use data and qualitative insights to inform strategy and forecast progress. Represent Advancement at donor events, school programs, and community gatherings. About You You are a bold, relational fundraising professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You bring a strong record of securing major gifts and know how to build authentic, long-term relationships rooted in trust and transparency. You excel at donor engagement, communicate with clarity and purpose, and thrive in a mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and thoughtful urgency. Proven success securing six- and seven-figure major gifts. Strong relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills that inspire generosity. Strategic, disciplined approach to prospect and moves management. Ability to work independently with sound judgment while collaborating across teams. Growth mindset with openness to feedback, learning, and evolving best practices. Benefits Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center. Application Details Position start date: Immediately Application deadline: Until Filled Legal Statement The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Episcopal Academy