Senior Leadership Gifts Officer Endowment & Major Gifts

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College is seeking a Senior Leadership Giving Officer to lead regional donor strategy and engagement. This frontline role manages a portfolio of alumnae and parents, designs cultivation and solicitation plans, and travels frequently to secure major gifts in support of College priorities.

The position emphasizes closing six- and seven-figure gifts, coordinating stewardship, and representing Leadership Giving within a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Proven success closing six figure and above gifts.
• Ability to cultivate and advance relationships strategically.
• Willingness to travel 35-50% across the country.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 125-175 alumnae and donors.
• Design and implement identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Travel to engage donors; 10–15 face-to-face visits per month.
• Close six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Support a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Prospect cultivation

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mount Holyoke College is seeking a Senior Leadership Giving Officer to lead regional donor strategy and engagement. This frontline role manages a portfolio of alumnae and parents, designs cultivation and solicitation plans, and travels frequently to secure major gifts in support of College priorities.

The position emphasizes closing six- and seven-figure gifts, coordinating stewardship, and representing Leadership Giving within a diverse work environment.