Leadership Giving Officer (northeast)

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Base: $58,110 to $86,299 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Soliciting four and five figure gifts
Managing high-volume prospect portfolio
Frequent travel in northeast us
The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to advance its educational mission by managing a portfolio of leadership-level prospects, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves soliciting philanthropic commitments, deepening donor relationships, and contributing to fundraising goals, with a mix of travel and virtual engagement

Job Summary

  • The Leadership Giving Officer helps advance the University of Richmond's mission by identifying, qualifying, and cultivating a high-volume portfolio of leadership-level prospects.
  • This role is responsible for securing four and five figure philanthropic commitments while strengthening the donor pipeline to support the University's public campaign launch in fall 2026.
  • The position requires managing a portfolio primarily in the Northeast U.S. with concentrated activity in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, along with frequent travel.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Richmond is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to advance its educational mission by managing a portfolio of leadership-level prospects, particularly in the Northeast U.S. The role involves soliciting philanthropic commitments, deepening donor relationships, and contributing to fundraising goals, with a mix of travel and virtual engagement.

Salary

Base: $58,110 to $86,299 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Soliciting four and five figure gifts
  • Managing high-volume prospect portfolio
  • Frequent travel in Northeast US

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education fundraising
  • Strong sense of humor
  • Proficiency in CRM/database systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum three years of fundraising experience
  • Proven success closing four- and five-figure gifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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