Individual Giving Officer

Spelman College (Old); Poland; On-site; PLN 181,094 - 271,641; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious college is looking for an Individual Giving Officer responsible for managing donor portfolios, specifically targeting commitments of $25,000 or more. The role includes developing fundraising strategies, ensuring donor engagement, and may require travel up to 25%. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in fundraising or similar fields. This position is remote-friendly, making it accessible for qualified individuals nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of related experience in fundraising or sales.
• Experience in higher education and comprehensive fundraising campaigns preferred.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage prospect portfolios of potential donors making commitments of $25,000 and more.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Personally visit donors and achieve meaningful contacts.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Fundraising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Fundraising software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Title

Individual Giving Officer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Individual Giving (Director of Development), the Individual Giving Officer is responsible for managing prospect portfolios that include donors capable of making commitments of $25,000 and more to the College’s annual fund, institutional endowment, or special projects. This individual works closely with colleagues throughout Institutional Advancement and across the College to ensure high‑quality engagement and successful resource development. The officer must be able to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, and must work strategically, as assigned, with the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Relations, other senior administrators, faculty, staff, campaign volunteer leaders, and the College President to support college‑wide fundraising priorities. Travel up to 25% or more locally and nationally may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets and executes immediate and long‑term fundraising plans, including strategies to grow and sustain individual fundraising from the College’s constituents.
• Meets and exceeds annual fundraising goals set annually.
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects toward an individual commitment of $25,000 or greater.
• Personally visits prospective donors and achieves 20+ meaningful contacts/visits per month.
• Oversees projects and events for prospect groups related to various projects.
• Supports the AVP for Advancement Relations, Senior College Leadership, and Trustees with gift solicitations; this includes outreach for appointments, preparing briefing documents, and any additional follow‑up as appropriate.
• 80% of the incumbent’s time should be spent actively managing a prospect pool of 125–150 individual prospects, including potentially significant travel.
• Develops, documents, and implements a strategy for each donor and prospect, including ways to increase their involvement in the activities of the college.
• Works closely with volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
• Designs, creates, and delivers presentations personally to donors and assists others in preparing for such visits.
• Drafts and submits timely proposals and reports to constituency groups.
• Works with Advancement Operations colleagues to actively steward donors and complete the acknowledgment process.
• Keeps the College’s master files up‑to‑date, including biographical updates and contact reports.
• Supports annual giving, special projects, planned giving, and campaign goals through an active representation of these priorities with constituents.
• May supervise administrative staff as required.
• Must support Advancement Relations, Institutional Advancement, and the Spelman College community during major events and other activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of related experience in fundraising or a related field (such as sales) is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Experience in higher education and with comprehensive fundraising campaigns is highly preferred, and progressive development‑related experience may be considered.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, with the ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical and procedural manuals. Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills and be able to write proposals, correspondence, and reports independently. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, during one‑to‑one visits and in groups. Must possess a highly developed sense of propriety in handling sensitive information. Must have the ability to adhere to deadlines while managing multiple projects. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are required. Must be able to travel locally and nationally.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), which includes preparation of memos, basic correspondence, and spreadsheets. The employee must be internet savvy and able to use email systems such as MS Outlook or Lotus Notes. Familiarity with fundraising software is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree is preferred. Experience in higher education and with comprehensive fundraising campaigns is highly preferred, and progressive development‑related experience may be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Location/Schedule

This position is eligible for fully remote work.

FLSA Exemption

Exempt

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke‑free campus.