Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, USA
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting four and five figure gifts
Donor pipeline development
Leadership level prospects
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance their fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of leadership-level prospects, primarily in the Northeast U.S. This role emphasizes cultivating donor relationships to secure philanthropic commitments, contributing to the university's public campaign launching in 2026

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, and deepening donor relationships.
  • The Leadership Giving Officer manages a portfolio of rated prospects primarily in the Northeast U.S., with concentrated activity in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance their fundraising efforts by managing a portfolio of leadership-level prospects, primarily in the Northeast U.S. This role emphasizes cultivating donor relationships to secure philanthropic commitments, contributing to the university's public campaign launching in 2026.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • soliciting four and five figure gifts
  • donor pipeline development
  • leadership level prospects
  • Microsoft Office and fundraising software

Nice-to-have

  • strong judgment and discretion
  • interpersonal and communication skills
  • collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • sense of humor appreciated

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising
  • Proven success in soliciting and closing gifts
  • Willingness to maintain a robust travel schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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