Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, US
Base: $55,640 to $82,784 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting four and five figure gifts
Cultivating leadership prospects
Donor pipeline development
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts by engaging and cultivating relationships with high-level donors primarily in the Northeast U.S. This hybrid position focuses on soliciting philanthropic commitments and managing donor portfolios while contributing to the university's mission of providing a collaborative educational experience

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 enhance its fundraising efforts by engaging and cultivating relationships with high-level donors primarily in the Northeast U.S. This hybrid position focuses on soliciting philanthropic commitments and managing donor portfolios while contributing to the university's mission of providing a collaborative educational experience.

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
  • Cultivating leadership prospects
  • Donor pipeline development
  • Microsoft Office and CRM proficiency
  • Frequent travel required

Nice-to-have

  • Strong judgment and discretion
  • Ethical principles in fundraising
  • Sense of humor appreciated
  • Collegiality honesty and transparency

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proven success in soliciting gifts
  • Experience in higher education fundraising preferred
  • Willingness to maintain travel schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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