Major Gift Associate

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, USA
Base: $72,209.00 - $83,447.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Support gift strategies
Prepare written materials
Prospect identification and research
The Major Gift Associate (MGA) partners closely with Chief Development Officers (CDOs), Major Gift Officers (MGOs), and engagement staff to advance fundraising and engagement priorities across multiple units

Job Summary

  • The Major Gift Associate (MGA) partners closely with Chief Development Officers (CDOs), Major Gift Officers (MGOs), and engagement staff to advance fundraising and engagement priorities across multiple units.
  • This role is integral to the pod’s success, supporting the full arc of the donor lifecycle: from prospect identification and research to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Pod teams are grounded in defined goals, clear communication, mutual accountability, and a culture of experimentation, celebration, and continuous growth.

Matching Summary

The Major Gift Associate (MGA) partners closely with Chief Development Officers (CDOs), Major Gift Officers (MGOs), and engagement staff to advance fundraising and engagement priorities across multiple units.

Salary

Base: $72,209.00 - $83,447.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support gift strategies
  • Prepare written materials
  • Prospect identification and research
  • Coordinate donor engagement
  • Maintain fundraising priorities understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative, service-oriented mindset
  • Genuine enthusiasm for working across units
  • Culture of experimentation, celebration, and continuous growth

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated excellence in persuasive and business writing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Work Rights

Not specified

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