Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

healthcenter.richmond.edu

Richmond, Virginia, US
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting four and five figure gifts
Managing a high-volume portfolio
Donor cultivation and stewardship
The Leadership Giving Officer position at the University of Richmond is focused on advancing the university's mission through fundraising, primarily targeting leadership-level prospects in the Northeast U.S. The role involves soliciting philanthropic commitments, deepening donor relationships, and meeting performance metrics to support the university's public campaign set for 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 and soliciting and securing four and five figure philanthropic commitments.
  • 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

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The Leadership Giving Officer position at the University of Richmond is focused on advancing the university's mission through fundraising, primarily targeting leadership-level prospects in the Northeast U.S. The role involves soliciting philanthropic commitments, deepening donor relationships, and meeting performance metrics to support the university's public campaign set for 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
  • Managing a high-volume portfolio
  • Donor cultivation and stewardship
  • Travel and virtual engagement
  • Meeting annual performance metrics

Nice-to-have

  • Strong sense of humor
  • Ethical principles in fundraising
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of three years of experience
  • Proven success in soliciting gifts
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM
  • Willingness to maintain travel schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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