Major Gift Officer, College of Engineering

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K - $103K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ November 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Major Gift Officer for the College of Engineering. The role involves managing relationships with major donors and prospects, developing and executing fundraising strategies, conducting regular prospect visits, and collaborating with College administration to support the University's development goals.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of 125+ major gift prospects, primarily individuals with graduate degrees from the College of Engineering, including some corporations and foundations.
Plan and implement major gift strategies, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Conduct 12 prospect visits per month and assume stewardship responsibilities in coordination with the Director of Stewardship.
Collaborate closely with College of Engineering administration and faculty to align fundraising efforts with College priorities.
Support additional development activities such as the Annual Fund and Planned Giving.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of experience in fundraising or sales/business development, strong communication skills, and ability to travel.
Preferred qualification: master's degree.
Knowledge of general office equipment and computer use is required.
Salary range: $82,400 to $103,000, dependent on qualifications and other factors.
The position requires ability to work evenings and weekends and is a full-time, exempt staff role within University Advancement.