Sr Leadership Giving Officer - Mount Holyoke College

Senior Leadership Giving Officer Job no: R-0000001533 Position Title:
Senior Leadership Giving Officer Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or
Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid Minimum
Starting Rate of Pay: $113,681.00 Rate of pay commensurate with
experience Job Description: The Senior Leadership Giving Officer is an
integral member of the College's Leadership Giving staff. As a
frontline member of the Leadership Giving team, this fundraising
professional manages a portfolio of 125 Mount Holyoke College alums and
parent donors/prospects and is responsible for the design and
implementation of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and
stewardship strategies. Position Summary The Senior Leadership Giving
Officer is an integral member of the College's Leadership Giving staff.
As a frontline member of the Leadership Giving team, this position helps
design and implement overall strategy for the assigned region,
cultivates interest in and conveys the priorities of the College,
matches prospect interest to institutional needs, directly solicits
individuals, and coordinates regional events. This fundraising
professional manages a portfolio of 125 Mount Holyoke College alums and
parent donors/prospects and is responsible for the design and
implementation of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and
stewardship strategies. The Senior Leadership Giving Officer travels
frequently to engage these key members of the Mount Holyoke College
community in conversations leading to six- and seven-figure gifts. The
Senior Leadership Giving Officer reports to the Director of Leadership
Giving and is called on to be an integral representative of the
Leadership Giving team. This individual plays a vital role in raising
endowment-level leadership gifts in support of Mount Holyoke College's
comprehensive and targeted campaigns. The Senior Leadership Giving
Officer takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and
participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful,
inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Principal Duties and
Responsibilities 95% Fundraising Manage a portfolio of 125 Mount Holyoke
College's alum and parent donors and prospective donors. Responsibility
for the design and implementation of identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Frequent travel to engage key
members of the Mount Holyoke College's community. Closing six- and
seven-figure gifts in support of Mount Holyoke College's established
priorities. Staff regional engagement events for alums/parents. Staff
president, senior staff when in region on individual prospect meetings.
5% Performs other duties/functions as requested. All employees are
expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a
respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Internal-External
Interaction/Communication Daily interaction with College constituents,
including colleagues and donors, as well as occasional interaction with
the Board of Trustees, president, faculty, senior staff, and students.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree is required. Experience
Proven success closing six-figure and above gifts or comparable and
relevant experience in a related field. Demonstrated ability to
cultivate and advance relationships strategically and proactively. An
unassailable sense of judgment and integrity. Personal capacity to
thrive in a fast-paced environment. Able to travel 35-50% of the time to
different areas of the country. Strong organizational, interpersonal,
and written and verbal communication skills. Night and weekend work
occasionally required.