Chatham University
Major Gifts Officer
Pittsburgh, PA, USA · Exec · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 97 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.
- Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Major Gifts Officer The Office of University Advancement, which serves a diverse population of over 18,000 Chatham University alumni and friends, is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 major gift prospects, with an emphasis on securing gifts of $25,000 and above.
- Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned prospects capable of making major and leadership level gifts.
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and volunteers to identify giving opportunities that align donor interests with University priorities.
- Prepare proposals, gift agreements, and other written materials to support solicitations.
- Support University events and programs that advance donor relationships and philanthropy.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor interactions and activity in the University's Advancement database (Virtuous).
Requirements
- Travel is required for donor visits and University events.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, with demonstrated success in soliciting and closing major gifts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and correspondence.
- Proficiency with donor databases (such as Virtuous) and Microsoft Office suite.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Compensation
- $77,900 - $90,000. 40-hour work week.
- Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.
- Personally solicit gifts in support of institutional priorities, including annual, major, and capital gift initiatives.
- Partner with Advancement colleagues in annual giving, planned giving, stewardship, and alumni engagement to ensure a coordinated donor experience.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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