Major Giving Officer

University of Richmond

13d • $74,672 - $116,668 • Onsite

About The Position

The Major Giving Officer helps advance the University of Richmond’s mission to provide an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative education that prepares students for lives of purpose and leadership. This position contributes to that mission by: Identifying and qualifying prospective donors Soliciting and securing philanthropic gifts in the five-, six-, and seven-figure range, with potential for transformational commitments Strengthening the donor pipeline for future giving The Major Giving Officer manages a portfolio of rated prospects primarily in the Northeast U.S., with a focus on New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Occasional trips or virtual engagement may also occur in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont to cultivate and steward alumni and parent relationships. Representing a nationally recognized liberal arts university that combines the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a major institution, the Major Gift Officer will secure support that fuels innovative programs, world-class faculty, and life-changing opportunities for students.

Requirements

• Proven success in soliciting and closing five-, six-, and seven-figure philanthropic gifts
• Strong judgment and discretion, with an understanding of, or willingness to learn, ethical principles in higher education fundraising
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse constituencies
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to collegiality, honesty, and transparency
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a sense of humor appreciated
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising software (e.g., CRM/database systems)
• Willingness and ability to maintain a robust travel schedule
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of four to six years of experience in fundraising or equivalent years of experience with a proven track record of success.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and qualifying prospective donors
• Soliciting and securing philanthropic gifts in the five-, six-, and seven-figure range, with potential for transformational commitments
• Strengthening the donor pipeline for future giving
• Manages a portfolio of rated prospects primarily in the Northeast U.S., with a focus on New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
• Occasional trips or virtual engagement may also occur in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont to cultivate and steward alumni and parent relationships.
• Secure support that fuels innovative programs, world-class faculty, and life-changing opportunities for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees