Major Gifts Officer

Goucher College invites and encourages nominations for the Major Gifts Officer position within the Division of Development and Alumnae/i Affairs.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 125 - 150 donor prospects. Responsibilities primary responsibilities include the identifying, cultivating, soliciting and the stewardship of major gifts prospects. The successful candidate will conduct a minimum of twelve to fifteen personal visits a month, entailing national travel; help plan and coordinate donor events; promote the college’s annual fund and planned giving and develop long term relationships with the alumnae/i, parents and friends of Goucher College; develop individual cultivation and solicitation strategies for donor prospects as well as timelines for gifts; solicit and close gifts; help develop a pipeline of prospective donors; and work closely with the Executive Director of Development, campaign leadership, and development and alumnae/i affairs staff. There will be occasional travel with the President, Vice President of Development, Provost and other college officials.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree is preferred. Other desired qualifications include five to seven years experience in Major Gifts; a proven track record of solicitation; and experience in capital campaigns within an academic environment. Strategic planning experience a plus. Highly valued assets include exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation and motivation skills, familiarity of the liberal arts college environment, international awareness, and a sense of humor.

Interested applicants should respond with cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Goucher College, Human Resources, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204.

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.