Gift Officer, Transformation Fund (Hybrid)

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Claremont Graduate University seeks a Gift Officer to build and manage relationships with alumni and donors, driving annual targets for the Transformation Fund and other initiatives. The role emphasizes external engagement, strategic donor conversations, and collaboration with leadership.

Ideal candidates have experience in higher education fundraising, strong communication skills, and a track record of meeting portfolio goals while traveling across Southern California to meet alumni in various

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education fundraising or alumni relations.
• Strong ability to cultivate relationships with alumni across generations.
• Ability to meet monthly fundraising targets and manage portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio of CGU alumni and prospects to grow engagement and giving.
• Schedule and conduct meetings on campus, at workplaces, and in community settings.
• Prepare strategies, gifts asks, and next steps with advancement leadership and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records in Slate with current stages and next steps.

Skills

Fundraising

Alumni relations

Donor cultivation

Slate CRM

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Claremont Graduate University seeks a Gift Officer to build and manage relationships with alumni and donors, driving annual targets for the Transformation Fund and other initiatives. The role emphasizes external engagement, strategic donor conversations, and collaboration with leadership.

Ideal candidates have experience in higher education fundraising, strong communication skills, and a track record of meeting portfolio goals while traveling across Southern California to meet alumni in various