Major Gifts Officer

Seward County Community College

Liberal (KS)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Seward County Community College Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to advance its fundraising mission by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects to support scholarships, programs, and capital needs of the college. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Foundation Board to grow philanthropic support and deepen community engagement.

Applicants should have 2–4 years in fundraising, strong communication, and experience with CRM systems; a

Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with fundraising databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects to secure financial support for scholarships, programs, and capital needs.
  • Work with the Executive Director and Foundation Board to implement strategies that grow philanthropic support.
  • Engage the community and align fundraising with college priorities through coordination with campus leaders.
  • Support donor engagement and stewardship activities to strengthen long-term giving.

Skills

Fundraising
Donor relations
Major gifts
Communication skills
CRM systems
MS Office Suite
Project management
Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field

Job description

Seward County Community College Foundation is seeking a Development Officer to advance its fundraising mission by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects to support scholarships, programs, and capital needs of the college. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Foundation Board to grow philanthropic support and deepen community engagement.

Applicants should have 2–4 years in fundraising, strong communication, and experience with CRM systems; a

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