Major Gifts Officer: Capital Campaign & Donor Relations

The Rivers School; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rivers School in Weston, MA seeks a full-time Major Gift Officer to advance its capital campaign and cultivate donor relationships. The role focuses on identifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts to support the school’s strategic plan.

You will manage a portfolio of leadership prospects, work with school leadership, volunteers, and professionals to build momentum, and help secure ambitious philanthropic goals for Rivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3–5 years of fundraising experience.
• Proven track record in fundraising success, preferably in education.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of ~80 prospects with $100k+ capacity and meet metrics.
• Develop fundraising strategies, prepare proposals, and solicit gifts.
• Cultivate donor relations and steward gifts with timely acknowledgments.
• Assist and collaborate on the planned giving program and annual fund gifts.
• Represent the school to professional communities and coordinate with leadership.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

The Rivers School in Weston, MA seeks a full-time Major Gift Officer to advance its capital campaign and cultivate donor relationships. The role focuses on identifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts to support the school’s strategic plan.

You will manage a portfolio of leadership prospects, work with school leadership, volunteers, and professionals to build momentum, and help secure ambitious philanthropic goals for Rivers.