Regional Major Gifts Officer - VA, DC & Midwest

Christendom College; Front Royal (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Christendom College in Front Royal, VA, is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead fundraising efforts in Virginia and Washington, DC. The role manages a donor portfolio and drives five- and six-figure gifts to support scholarships, programs, and campus growth.

The officer will oversee regional engagement, cultivate relationships with alumni and friends, and coordinate donor events across assigned territories, including Midwest visits. A strong Catholic mission alignment is essential.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Catholic committed to the Church’s mission.
• 5–10 years of major gifts fundraising or related roles.
• Ability to build relationships and secure significant commitments.
• Willingness to travel including overnight travel and many evenings and weekends.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 125–150 major donor prospects and current benefactors.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts generally at the $5,000+ level, including five- and six-figure commitments.
• Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies for each portfolio constituent, aligning donor interests with institutional priorities.
• Conduct a consistent schedule of personal visits (generally 120–150+ annually), including travel within assigned regions.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects at various stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop new relationships through active networking, event attendance, and by supporting College sponsored regional events.
• Participate in regular meetings with Executive Director of Advancement and Donor Pipeline Manager to develop and execute tailored major gifts strategy.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Job description

Christendom College in Front Royal, VA, is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to lead fundraising efforts in Virginia and Washington, DC. The role manages a donor portfolio and drives five- and six-figure gifts to support scholarships, programs, and campus growth.

The officer will oversee regional engagement, cultivate relationships with alumni and friends, and coordinate donor events across assigned territories, including Midwest visits. A strong Catholic mission alignment is essential.