Major Gifts Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150–175 major gift prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, steward, and close major gifts.
• Represent the School at regional and campus events.
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer on strategy and proposals.
• Maintain donor records and reporting in Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Collaborate across departments to align donor interests with institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Three to five (3–5) years of experience as a Gift Officer or in a related business development role.
• Comfortable and effective in working with high-net-worth individuals.
• Able to develop strong rapport with leadership-level benefactors and their networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Raiser's Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to achieve measurable goals and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, sound judgment, and strong decision-making skills.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse constituencies and the greater public.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in major gift fundraising within an educational, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
• Knowledge of Jesuit education and a commitment to the mission and values of Saint Ignatius College Prep.
• Knowledge of Jesuit education and a commitment to the mission and values of Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position requires flexibility to attend donor meetings, school events, and occasional evening and weekend activities, as well as regional travel to cultivate and steward donor relationships.

Compensation And Schedule

• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 annually.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve fundraising goals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Demonstrate mission-centered collaboration.