Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

geography.richmond.edu

Richmond, Virginia, US
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting and securing philanthropic commitments
Identifying and cultivating prospects
Managing a prospect portfolio
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to advance its mission by cultivating and soliciting philanthropic support primarily from leadership-level prospects in the Northeast U.S. The role involves managing a portfolio of rated prospects, deepening donor relationships, and contributing to the university's fundraising goals in a collaborative and professional 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, 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 advance its mission by cultivating and soliciting philanthropic support primarily from leadership-level prospects in the Northeast U.S. The role involves managing a portfolio of rated prospects, deepening donor relationships, and contributing to the university's fundraising goals in a collaborative and professional environment.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Soliciting and securing philanthropic commitments
  • Identifying and cultivating prospects
  • Managing a prospect portfolio
  • Meeting annual performance metrics
  • Frequent travel expected

Nice-to-have

  • Strong judgment and discretion
  • High level of professionalism
  • Excellent interpersonal 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
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising software

Work Rights

Not specified

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