Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer
FLSA
Classification
Full-time Exempt
Reports to
Vice President for Institutional
Advancement
Travel
35%-45%
Date
May 2, 2024
Job
Description 
Summary/objective
The major gifts officer is responsible
for planning, implementing, and evaluating a program of individual
major donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for gifts of
$10,000 and more.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
functions.

Proactively and strategically manage
a major gift portfolio of approximately 150 prospects. The major
gifts officer should make approximately 150 visits annually.
Identify, qualify, educate,
cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects capable of making major
and planned gifts.
Meet specific personal goals for
visiting and soliciting prospects; complete timely follow-up and
develop individualized future strategies for prospects. 
Carefully track activities and
contacts with major donors and prospects, and promptly submit
reports on activities and results into the Raiser’s Edge.
Work with the donor relations
coordinator to develop personalized stewardship for major donors
using designated College resources.
Assist with creating presentations
and written proposals as needed for major gift solicitations and
visit cultivation meetings and assist on an as-needed basis with
grant proposals.
Work with alumnae and alumni
relations staff to support activities and events of the College
advancement effort.
Work with other institutional
advancement staff to support the major gift process.
Coordinate efforts with members of
the administration and faculty as needed to advance the goals of
the department and the mission of the College. 
Serve on College and institutional
advancement committees as needed.
Assume other responsibilities as
assigned.

 
Competencies

Excellent oral and written
communication skills and persuasive ability.
Clear understanding and appreciation
of the mission, goals, and objectives of Randolph College and
ability to translate this into creative and successful fundraising
strategies.

 
Supervisory responsibilities
 
None
Work
environment
Typically works in an office
environment.
Physical demands
May lift 10/15 pounds in the office
and heavier suitcases when traveling; may walk and bend in the
performance of job functions.
Travel required
Travel could be frequent. Evening and
weekend work is required.
Required education and experience
Bachelor’s degree required. 
Preferred education and experience
[Indicate requirements that are
job-related and consistent with business necessity]

Three to five years of experience in
higher education fundraising or another nonprofit environment.
Self-starter with experience in
directly soliciting prospects and a track record of success in
closing major gifts.
Freedom and willingness to travel
extensively and work flexible hours, including evenings and
weekends.

 
 
Additional eligibility
requirements
 N/A
Work
authorization/security clearance requirements N/A
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
If you are an applicant who requires
reasonable accommodation to apply, you may contact the Director of
Human Resources. The Randolph community values and supports
diversity and an inclusive environment. We are particularly
interested in hiring candidates who will enrich the diversity of
our campus. Randolph is an EOE employer.
Other duties
Please note this job description is
not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.