Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

psychology.richmond.edu

Richmond, Virginia, USA
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting and closing gifts
Donor pipeline management
Leadership-level prospects
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts focused on securing leadership-level philanthropic commitments, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves managing a portfolio of prospects, cultivating donor relationships, and contributing to the university's mission of providing a collaborative educational environment

Job Summary

  • The Leadership 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, qualifying, and cultivating a high‑volume portfolio of leadership‑level prospects Soliciting and securing four and five figure philanthropic commitments, strengthening the donor pipeline Deepening donor relationships that support continued and increased giving over time.
  • The Leadership Giving Officer will be responsible for meeting annual performance metrics and contributing to team-wide fundraising goals.

Matching Summary

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The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts focused on securing leadership-level philanthropic commitments, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves managing a portfolio of prospects, cultivating donor relationships, and contributing to the university's mission of providing a collaborative educational environment.

Salary

Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • soliciting and closing gifts
  • donor pipeline management
  • leadership-level prospects
  • frequent travel expected
  • Microsoft Office and CRM

Nice-to-have

  • strong sense of humor
  • ethical principles in fundraising
  • collaborative and team-oriented

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proven success in soliciting gifts
  • Experience in higher education fundraising preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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