Senior Major Gifts Officer

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a Major Gift Officer to secure substantial philanthropic investments expanding access and student success. Based in Charlotte, NC, the role drives major-gift strategies and engages donors across the college and Foundation.

The ideal candidate has seven years of major-gift fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and experience collaborating with leadership and faculty. Bachelor's degree required; master's and CFRE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with major-gift track record.
• CFRE certification and experience in higher education or major campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized strategies for major-gift prospects and donors.
• Build the donor pipeline through research, referrals, events, and community relationships.
• Conduct donor visits and prepare proposals, correspondence, briefings, and gift illustrations.
• Achieve annual fundraising, donor-engagement, and portfolio-performance goals.
• Partner with institutional leaders, Foundation representatives, faculty, staff, and volunteers on donor meetings and solicitations.
• Maintain accurate donor records and use data to guide strategy and evaluate results.
• Support campaigns, stewardship programs, and donor-engagement events.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Relationship builder

Prospect management

Strong written/oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CFRE certification

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a Major Gift Officer to secure substantial philanthropic investments expanding access and student success. Based in Charlotte, NC, the role drives major-gift strategies and engages donors across the college and Foundation.

The ideal candidate has seven years of major-gift fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and experience collaborating with leadership and faculty. Bachelor's degree required; master's and CFRE preferred.