Major Gifts Officer

at  College of the Holy Cross

The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for fundraising efforts which support and advance the mission of Holy Cross. Working with alumni, parents, and friends in specific geographic regions, the Major Gifts Officer will work in partnership with the Major Gifts team, Gift Planning team, Holy Cross Fund team, and other internal partners to encourage annual and multi-year leadership-level support at the $100,000 to $1,000,000+ range. The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with Advancement colleagues to develop and execute prospect strategies that strategically integrate gift planning, reunions, annual giving, and other college financial priorities into the development and execution of high-level fundraising strategies that enable the realization of established goals and objectives. The Major Gifts Officer will report to the Director of Major Gifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree ( I think a bachelor’s degree is necessary for this job)is preferred for this position as is at least five years of experience in frontline leadership or major gifts fundraising, preferably at an educational institution.
• a commitment to the mission of College of the Holy Cross—to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, and research and to foster an intellectual and social community that is marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility;
• a successful and strong track record as a fundraiser closing comprehensive gifts.
• an appreciation of Jesuit Catholic educational traditions and methodology;
• an understanding of and an ability to succeed at a complex academic institution;
• experience staffing academic leaders in their development work;
• an ability to uncover interests, motivations, and objectives from prospective donors, clients, and others;
• experience working with fundraising volunteers;
• excellent communication skills, including an ability to write persuasively and with efficiency;
• experience qualifying prospects during initial visits to determine inclination and capacity to make significant gifts to aid in the identification of new donors at the major gift level;
• an ability to make solicitations with comfort;
• an ability to persuasively communicate the case for unrestricted and current use support;
• excellent active listening and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues;
• tact, diplomacy, discretion, patience, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality inside and outside of the college;
• highly developed organizational skills, detail-orientation, and an ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced complex environment;
• a natural affinity for collaboration and serving as a team player, leading through influence, and a high level of emotional intelligence;
• a personal commitment to excellence as well as an ability to admit mistakes and forgive faults in others; and
• experience with Microsoft Office, Advance, or similar fundraising software.
  Disclaimer
  The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
• Condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition & Education benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free on-campus parking

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

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