Principal Gifts Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the College of
the Holy Cross in the search for a Principal Gifts Officer.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving,
the Principal Gifts Officer will be responsible for fundraising
efforts which support and advance the mission of Holy Cross.
Working with the college’s most generous donors and its highest
potential prospects, the Principal Gifts Officer will work in
partnership with the principal gifts team and the Associate Vice
President for Individual Giving, and other internal partners to
encourage support at the $5,000,000 level and above. The Principal
Gifts Officer will work closely with Advancement colleagues to
develop and execute prospect strategies that strategically
integrate gift planning, reunions, annual giving, and other college
financial priorities into the development and execution of
high-level fundraising strategies that enable the realization of
established goals and objectives.

Holy Cross is a highly selective, four-year, undergraduate, liberal
arts institution and is ranked among the nation’s leading four-year
liberal arts colleges. Over time, Holy Cross has continuously
evolved to reflect the needs of its more than 3,000 students and
changing times. Its Jesuit, Catholic identity has remained a
constant throughout that evolution—informing and influencing
everything the college does.

As a liberal arts college, Holy Cross pursues excellence in
teaching, learning, and research. All members of the Holy Cross
community are challenged to be open to new ideas, to be patient
with ambiguity and uncertainty, and to combine a passion for truth
with respect for the views of others. Informed by the presence of
diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross seeks
to build a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and
civility.

Holy Cross is proud to be recognized by publications and
organizations that cover higher education for its exceptional
academic programs, top professors, and great campus experiences.
Holy Cross is one of a select group of colleges (fewer than 100)
that meets 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need. It
also received an “A” on Niche’s list of 2022 Best Colleges
in America and is among the 53 most beautiful college campuses in
America, according to Architectural Digest. Holy Cross was
also included on Princeton Review’s list of “Best 388
Colleges” and “Colleges That Pay You Back.” It is also listed among
the “best and most interesting colleges” in the Fiske Guide to
Colleges.

Holy Cross was named number one on the Institute for
International Education’s list of long-term student abroad
programs and number four on Wall Street Journal’s list of
2022-23 best Catholic colleges in America. Money Magazine
named Holy Cross fifth on its list of “Best Value Liberal Arts
Colleges” and number 32 among “Best Colleges in America 2022.” The
institution is also tied for top spot in the nation for highest
graduation rates for student-athletes among NCAA Division I
schools.

Holy Cross also ensures success after graduation. As one of the top
producers of Fulbright students in the country, eight Holy Cross
students received fellowships during the 2021-22 academic year,
pushing the college’s total to 26 in the last four years. It is
also listed among colleges with the best return on investment,
according to U.S. News & World Report.

In every aspect of its community, Holy Cross champions diversity,
equity, and inclusion. As a Jesuit, Catholic liberal arts college,
it understands that the best way to understand the world is to
embrace the full spectrum of perspectives and life experiences. To
that end, Holy Cross welcomes students, staff, and faculty members
of every gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic
status, and gender identity. Holy Cross encourages all community
members to think critically about disparities in social structures,
and to act toward positive change.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the College of
the Holy Cross as well as the responsibilities and qualifications
stated in the prospectus. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
combination of education and experience is preferred for this
position as is at least six years of experience in fundraising,
preferably at an educational institution, soliciting principal and
leadership level gifts. Holy Cross will consider candidates with a
broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and
feel that you can contribute to the college, but your experience
does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we
encourage you to apply. 

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000
annually.

College of the Holy Cross is committed to the inclusion of all
qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the
selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts
at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1370.