Director of Major Gifts
Liberal Arts College
Washington State
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Terrific opportunity at a leading liberal arts college in Washington state. We are looking for a Director of Major Gifts that will be responsible for oversight of the college’s major giving program, which focus on $100k+ solicitations. The Director of Major Gifts will maintain a portfolio of 100-120 donors and prospects with the capacity to give 6- and 7-figures. The position will also manage a team of 3 MGO’s. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of frontline fundraising experience, including 6- and/or 7-figure asks. Management experience is also required. Experience fundraising for a liberal arts college or a liberal arts degree is strongly preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of the college’s major gifts program ($100k+ gifts)
- Manage, mentor and guide 3 MGO’s
- Maintain a portfolio of 100-120 donors and prospects with 6- and 7- figure gift capacity
- Assist with the development of a strategic fundraising plan
- Collaborate with colleagues in other areas of advancement, as necessary
- Implement, monitor and meet fundraising metrics
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Strong track record of closing 6- and/or 7-figure gifts
- Experience managing a team of gift officers
- Fundraising for a liberal arts college or a liberal arts degree strongly preferred
- Ability to travel monthly
Equal opportunity employer.
Email resume to
resume@bridgepointassociates.net with
"Liberal Arts" in the subject. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, we will only be able to reply to those candidates that fit the requirements of the position. Thank you for your understanding.