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Villanova University

Major Gift Officer, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K - $103K

💻 Communications

🗓️ September 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Major Gift Officer, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The role involves establishing and managing relationships with major donor prospects, developing and executing major gift strategies aligned with the College's priorities, and coordinating cultivation and solicitation efforts to support fundraising initiatives.

Highlights

  • Manage a portfolio of at least 125 major gift prospects with gift capacity of $100,000 or greater.

  • Conduct 12 prospect visits per month and oversee stewardship responsibilities.

  • Develop and implement major gift strategies including identifying, qualifying, and soliciting donors.

  • Collaborate with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and administration to align development efforts.

  • Serve as liaison to the Center for Irish Studies and the Matthew J. Ryan Center for the Study of Free Institutions and the Public Good.

  • Required: Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years fundraising or sales/business development experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel.

  • Preferred: Master's degree.

  • Work schedule is full-time, 12 months with some evening and weekend work required.

  • Salary range: $82,400 to $103,000, within salaried grade 17 and exempt classification.

  • Department: University Advancement, supporting Villanova University's mission and strategic plan.