Leadership Gift Officer-Southeast

About the Role

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Leadership Gift Officer to serve as a lead front-line fundraiser on our 48-member Development Team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Southeast region, including Virginia (DC area), North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. This role involves soliciting leadership gifts of at least five figures from alumni and non-alumni friends, managing relationships with 150 prospects and donors capable of making annual gifts of $10,000 and higher, and working collaboratively with the development team, volunteer alumni leaders, and natural partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the gift cycle (identifying, qualifying, evaluating, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding) for 150 prospects and donors.
• Advocate for the funding needs of the Academy and WPAOG, becoming fully versed in these priorities.
• Offer a range of gift vehicles, including planned giving options, to donors.
• Solicit Annual and Class Gifts from managed prospects when appropriate.
• Travel extensively (40%-50% of the time) to meet prospects and donors and be available for occasional weekend duties.
• Utilize CRM software to track fundraising activities and support technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising or a related field.
• Familiarity with USMA and the Army is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of capital giving programs and planned giving vehicles is desired.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to work in a competitive yet collegial environment.
• Must reside within the assigned geographic region.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles or transferable skills in a related field.
• Comfort with CRM software and supporting technology.
• Ability to travel extensively and work occasional weekends.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment.