Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

gened.richmond.edu

Richmond, Virginia, USA
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting and closing gifts
Donor pipeline management
Northeast u.s. travel
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves identifying and cultivating donor relationships to secure philanthropic commitments, while also supporting the university’s future campaign initiatives

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

Match Score: 85

The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves identifying and cultivating donor relationships to secure philanthropic commitments, while also supporting the university’s future campaign initiatives.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • soliciting and closing gifts
  • donor pipeline management
  • Northeast U.S. travel
  • fundraising software proficiency
  • annual performance metrics

Nice-to-have

  • strong sense of humor
  • ethical principles in fundraising
  • interpersonal communication skills
  • collaborative team mindset

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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