Family Giving & Major Gifts Officer

Pomona; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona College in Claremont, CA seeks a Family Giving Officer to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $100,000 or more from current and past parents and family donors. The role drives the donor pipeline within the Family Giving program, working with guidance from the Director and expanding independence over time.

You will manage a portfolio, travel to donor markets, prepare proposals, and collaborate with Advancement teams on strategy and events. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, business administration, or related liberal arts field.
• At least 3 years fundraising or donor-facing experience; academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 125–150 major gift prospects, focusing on discovery and travel to donor markets.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $100,000+.
• Prepare proposals for major gifts and develop long-term cultivation strategies.
• Partner with the Director of Family Giving on strategy for top-tier prospects.
• Coordinate with Alumni and Family Engagement and support campus events.

Skills

Salesforce proficiency

Donor cultivation

Prospect qualification

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Pomona College in Claremont, CA seeks a Family Giving Officer to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $100,000 or more from current and past parents and family donors. The role drives the donor pipeline within the Family Giving program, working with guidance from the Director and expanding independence over time.

You will manage a portfolio, travel to donor markets, prepare proposals, and collaborate with Advancement teams on strategy and events. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m.