Leadership Giving Officer

Leadership Giving Officer Brown University To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: Job Description: The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) manages a pool of 200-225 majorand leadership gift prospects rated $50K - $250K+, and thequalification of prospects at the $100K+ level. The position isresponsible for making 130+ visits annually with these prospects toqualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects/donors; executea minimum of 10 - 20 comprehensive proposals of $50K+; qualifynewly identified prospects as future potential major donors; andsecure unrestricted annual gifts as prospects are cultivatedtowards leadership-level gifts. As part of their annual visits, the LGO will also solicit theirprospect pool for annual gifts and strive to close at least twoplanned gifts. Other responsibilities include effective collaboration andpartnership with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managersacross a diverse range of fundraising programs; staffing Universityadministrators and faculty on development visits with prospects anddonors; and recording activities, contacts, proposals, andstrategic plans in the donor database. This position requires in-depth knowledge of the University, itsinitiatives, and its internal and external constituents to serve asa University representative and a liaison between the Division ofAdvancement and Brown's alumni, parents, and friends. TheLeadership Giving Officer routinely interacts with a variety ofUniversity colleagues, including those in Advancement leadership,Alumni Relations, Development, various academic departments, andfaculty members, among others. This position currently manages a portfolio of prospects based in the Boston, New England region; the considering officer must be located in the Providence, RI area. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience required. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a relatedfield such as fundraising, related higher education or nonprofitexperience, sales, customer service, or volunteer management. Minimum of 2 years of direct development experience andexposure to solicitation and gift closure. Brown development experience and knowledge of Brown Universityare strongly preferred. Job Competencies Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability toinitiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advancestrategic plans that support the activities of the program andcontribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement andthe fundraising enterprise. Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability tosuccessfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies ina professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oralcommunication skills, team-building skills, and demonstrating tact,poise, and diplomacy while working with a wide variety ofpersonalities. Ability and comfort in meeting and interacting withindividuals of considerable social status and affluence arerequired. Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings andweekends. Must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout theUnited States to attend relevant programs and events and to meetwith current and prospective donors and leadership volunteers tofurther cultivation and solicitation strategies. Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsibledecision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to dealwith highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor,and prospect information. Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstratedability to work independently and manage multiple projects andpriorities to meet aggressive timelines and challengingdeadlines. Working knowledge of email and calendars, the Windowsenvironment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and othersoftware such as Adobe Acrobat, donor databases, etc. Decisiveness, trustworthiness, discretion, and creativity aredaily requirements of this position. Commitment to working in a team environment is essential. Background Check: All offers of employment are contingentupon a successful criminal background check and educationverification satisfactory to Brown. Read more about thebenefits of working at Brown here Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown. Recruiting Start Date: 2026-09-23 Job Posting Title: Leadership Giving Officer Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 10 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Hybrid Submission Guidelines: The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact View email address on click.appcast.io Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. 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