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Villanova University

Major Gift Officer, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $82K - $103K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Major Gift Officer for the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. The Major Gift Officer will establish and manage relationships with donor prospects and existing donors, plan and implement gift strategies, conduct prospect visits, and support stewardship activities to advance the College of Nursing's development goals.

Highlights

  • Manage a portfolio of at least 120 prospective donors primarily associated with the College of Nursing.
  • Conduct an average of 12 prospect visits per month to solicit gifts and build donor engagement.
  • Develop and implement gift strategies using operating and stewardship plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Oversee and coordinate activities for the Nursing alumni board and serve as staff liaison for related committees.
  • Collaborate closely with College of Nursing administration and faculty to understand priorities and advance fundraising efforts.
  • Support development activities including Annual Fund, Planned Giving, and special event management.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 2-3 years experience in fundraising or alumni affairs with demonstrated success, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel.
  • Preferred qualification: Master's degree.
  • Salary range: $82,400 to $103,000, exempt position within salary grade 17.
  • Work schedule includes full-time, 12 months, with availability for evenings and weekends as needed.