About this role
Job title: Major Gift Officer
About the Role
Major Gift Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support from alumni, parents, friends, foundations, and community partners capable of making leadership-level gifts. The Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of prospective donors and play a central role in advancing institutional priorities during a pivotal period in Presbyterian College’s history. Working closely with advancement colleagues, academic and administrative leaders, volunteers, and the President, the Major Gift Officer will develop meaningful partnerships that inspire philanthropic investment in Presbyterian College’s mission and strategic priorities.
What You'll Do
- Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors capable of making gifts at the major gift levels.
- Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support.
- Conduct substantive donor visits and virtual meetings with alumni, parents, and friends of the College.
- Prepare and present compelling proposals and gift opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
- Collaborate with advancement leadership, the Vice President, faculty, and volunteer leaders on strategic donor engagement.
- Advance campaign priorities through intentional prospect management and relationship development.
- Maintain timely and accurate donor records, contact reports, and strategy updates in the College’s CRM.
- Campaign Support: Support the planning and execution of the College’s comprehensive campaign leading into the sesquicentennial celebration in 2030.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Professional experience in fundraising, sales, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or related fields.
- Genuine enthusiasm for connecting people with purpose and impact.
- Experience in major gift fundraising, campaigns, or higher education is welcomed but not required.