Impact-Driven Major Gifts Officer | Higher Ed Fundraising

Union; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Healthcare benefits

On-campus fitness facility access

403(b) retirement plan participation

Tuition exchange

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors capable of contributing $20,000 to $1,000,000+. The role requires in-person work with 25% travel and some hybrid flexibility after training.

Responsibilities include managing 100–150 donor portfolio, creating tailored plans, and collaborating with college leaders to secure impactful gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; two years of higher ed fundraising experience preferred.
• Proven ability to cultivate and close major gift commitments.
• Willingness to travel domestically ~25% and work non-traditional hours.
• Proficiency with data systems and moves management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages a portfolio of 100–150 donors, developing detailed cultivation plans.
• Cultivates knowledge of Union College's priorities to translate into fundraising opportunities.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to align fundraising priorities across departments.

Skills

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Fundraising strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EverTrue

Google Docs

Sheets

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks a Major Gifts Officer to advance fundraising through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors capable of contributing $20,000 to $1,000,000+. The role requires in-person work with 25% travel and some hybrid flexibility after training.

Responsibilities include managing 100–150 donor portfolio, creating tailored plans, and collaborating with college leaders to secure impactful gifts.