Strategic Major Gifts Officer | Donor Growth & Stewardship

American International College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American International College in Springfield, MA seeks a Major Gift Officer to partner with the Advancement team, faculty, and college leadership to grow philanthropy with alumni and friends. The MGO’s portfolio will concentrate on undergraduate, graduate alumni, and friends of AIC.

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the MGO will cultivate donor relationships, plan solicitation strategies, and help secure leadership gifts to advance the college’s strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years in institutional advancement or fundraising.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently and work non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major gift prospects and donors; meet solicitation and revenue goals.
• Develop comprehensive solicitation strategies with campus partners to identify new high-level prospects.
• Participate in stewardship of assigned donors; communicate gift impact and engage stakeholders.
• Lead preparation of proposals and gift agreements; articulate fundraising priorities.
• Develop knowledge of AIC's culture, programs, and fundraising priorities.

Skills

Portfolio mgmt

Donor relations

Strong writing

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American International College in Springfield, MA seeks a Major Gift Officer to partner with the Advancement team, faculty, and college leadership to grow philanthropy with alumni and friends. The MGO’s portfolio will concentrate on undergraduate, graduate alumni, and friends of AIC.

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the MGO will cultivate donor relationships, plan solicitation strategies, and help secure leadership gifts to advance the college’s strategic initiatives.