Senior Major Gift Officer

Amherst College

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $120,000 to $130,000 py; bonus/equity: not s...
Manage portfolio of 125-175 donors
Secure six and seven-figure commitments
Execute cultivation and solicitation strategies
The Senior Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support by managing a dynamic portfolio of approximately 125–175 alumni and parent donors

Job Summary

  • The Senior Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support by managing a dynamic portfolio of approximately 125–175 alumni and parent donors.
  • Amherst College offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families.
  • The role requires a candidate with at least seven years of experience as a frontline fundraiser who can navigate complex philanthropic conversations with professionalism.

Matching Summary

The Senior Major Gift Officer is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support by managing a dynamic portfolio of approximately 125–175 alumni and parent donors.

Salary

Base: $120,000 to $130,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive, highly competitive package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage portfolio of 125-175 donors
  • Secure six and seven-figure commitments
  • Execute cultivation and solicitation strategies
  • Travel for in-person donor meetings
  • Work evenings and weekends as required

Nice-to-have

  • Strong relationship and trust-building skills
  • Data-informed metrics-driven environment
  • Collaborative inclusive advancement culture
  • Strategic partnership with academic departments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum seven years frontline fundraising experience
  • Experience soliciting and closing major gifts
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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