Major Gifts Officer — Build a $1M+ Giving Pipeline

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybride; USD 104 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Vacation and holidays

Tuition and education benefits

Total Rewards program

Résumé du poste

Cornell University is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Ithaca, NY, to lead donor relationships and grow the university’s major gifts portfolio. The role emphasizes strategic fundraising, collaboration with colleges, and ethical, data-driven donor engagement.

Hybrid work arrangement (remote 3 days/week, in-office 2 days/week). Requires a bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of fundraising experience and a proven ability to secure high-value gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors and prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and engage in meaningful donor meetings.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies that align donor interests with organizational goals while addressing challenges and finding innovative solutions.
• Strong experience working with senior leadership and colleagues across departments to coordinate and align fundraising efforts.
• Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and the ability to use data to track progress, assess success, and refine strategies.

Responsabilités

• Pipeline Building: identify alumni, parents, and friends and qualify interest and capacity to support Cornell.
• Portfolio Management: build 100–120 prospects with gifts from 250K to 10M; plan annual solicitations.
• Donor Engagement: make at least 200 significant contacts annually to grow gifts.
• Collaboration: align donor plans with college priorities and prepare leadership materials.
• Proposal Development: match donor interests with Cornell priorities and develop funding proposals.
• Knowledge and Relationship Building: maintain understanding of Cornell priorities and engage with colleagues.

Connaissances

Relationship-Building

Communication and Presentation

Strategic and Creative Thinking

Collaboration and Teamwork

Ethical and Data-Driven Decision-Maki

Formation

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience

Description du poste

Cornell University is seeking a Major Gifts Officer in Ithaca, NY, to lead donor relationships and grow the university’s major gifts portfolio. The role emphasizes strategic fundraising, collaboration with colleges, and ethical, data-driven donor engagement.

Hybrid work arrangement (remote 3 days/week, in-office 2 days/week). Requires a bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of fundraising experience and a proven ability to secure high-value gifts.