Major Gifts Officer

About the role

At the Kansas State University Foundation, you will unite purpose-driven work and pioneering strategy to create careers that matter. Your strengths in sales, account management, or relationship building will be leveraged in major gift fundraising for the College of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to potential donors through calls and visits, qualifying prospects and cultivating relationships.
• Strategically present and solicit major gifts ($50,000+) through effective major gift fundraising proposals.
• Manage multiple robust client (donor) relationships and regularly travel to meet face-to-face.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop strategies for meaningful major gift fundraising.
• Keep all activity documented and outcomes measurable, recognizing and stewarding donors at every stage.

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time experience in metrics-driven roles, requiring measurable output and a track record of building relationships.
• Experience conducting face-to-face meetings, presenting materials, and closing deals—in this case, fostering impactful major gift fundraising partnerships.
• Excellent communication, persuasive presentation, and active listening skills.
• Drive to meet metrics, self-motivation, and the willingness to work as part of an inspiring and collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Competitive health, dental, life insurance, plus voluntary benefits including company paid HSA contributions.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution.
• Paid leave for holidays, vacation, wellness, personal, parental, and volunteer.
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program.
• A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework.
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world.

Benefits

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Pay

$75,000-82,000 annually

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time, Exempt