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