Major Gifts Officer @ Oberlin College

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Oberlin College is hiring a Major Gifts Officer. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, planning and executing strategies for donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure substantial outright and deferred gifts for the college.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of approximately 150-200 major gift prospects nationwide.
Travel 30-50% across the U.S. to build relationships and secure gifts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
Coordinate visits with Oberlin faculty, staff, and leadership to support fundraising goals.
Prepare proposals, gift illustrations, and donor materials to secure major and planned gifts.
Document fundraising activities and progress using Raiser’s Edge alumni database.
Meet regularly with Prospect Research to review strategies and fundraising progress.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and 5+ years of major gift fundraising experience.
Position requires excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation includes a generous package with excellent benefits, tuition remission for eligible dependents, and 35 days of paid PTO.
The role is campus-based and requires evening, weekend, and event participation, including reunion and Homecoming events.

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Major Gifts Officer

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Job Summary	The Oﬃce of Advancement at Oberlin College seeks applications for the position of Major Gifts Oﬃcer. This is a full-time, continuing, 12- month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving.
Responsibilities	The Major Gifts Officer acts as a donor relationship manager who plans and implements strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of outright and deferred gifts of $50,000 or more to Oberlin College.
Essential Job Functions	Manages a portfolio of approximately 150-200 major gift prospects, traveling throughout the United States to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and close outright and deferred major gifts ($50,000-$500,000) to the college. Organizes prospect visits efficiently and strategically. Includes key Oberlin faculty, staff, and leadership as appropriate in order to build relationships and secure gifts. Communicates with all parties via briefings, cultivation and solicitation plans/updates, and donor correspondence. Prepares written proposals, informational materials, gift illustrations, and other materials to secure major and planned gifts. Records fundraising progress via contact reports, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation in a timely manner in the alumni database of record, Raiser’s Edge. Meets quarterly with Prospect Research regarding prospect assignments, portfolio review, cultivation and solicitation strategies, proposals, and general fundraising progress. Strives to meet and exceed goals for quality monthly visits and yearly metrics. Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of Oberlin, its funding priorities, and giving opportunities in order to articulate a compelling case for support. Attends all major on-campus alumni events; participates in regional events, often in partnership with Alumni Engagement (homecoming, reunions, commencement, and donor recognition events). Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree required—advanced degree desirable. 5+ years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising, relationship management, or related field, preferably in higher education. This position requires regional and national travel (30-50% of the time). Work weekends and evenings when appropriate, including assisting with reunion and Homecoming events. This is a campus-based position, not eligible for hybrid work.
Desired Qualifications	A strong commitment to the goals of a liberal arts education and to the importance of Oberlin College & Conservatory relationships with its diverse constituencies. In-depth understanding of the donor gift cycle and moves management. Excellent oral and written communication skills and superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated skill in working well with individuals and in a team setting. Experience demonstrating personal initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and an ability to take direction. Detail and deadline oriented. Knowledge of planned gift vehicles.
Quick Link for Posting	https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17271
Compensation	A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.
Special Instructions to Applicants	A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074

http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/

Phone: (440) 775-8430
Fax: (440) 775-8683
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

human.resources@oberlin.edu

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Jobs at Oberlin

Major Gifts Officer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.

Posting Details

Announcement Information

Job Summary	The Oﬃce of Advancement at Oberlin College seeks applications for the position of Major Gifts Oﬃcer. This is a full-time, continuing, 12- month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving.
Responsibilities	The Major Gifts Officer acts as a donor relationship manager who plans and implements strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of outright and deferred gifts of $50,000 or more to Oberlin College.
Essential Job Functions	Manages a portfolio of approximately 150-200 major gift prospects, traveling throughout the United States to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and close outright and deferred major gifts ($50,000-$500,000) to the college. Organizes prospect visits efficiently and strategically. Includes key Oberlin faculty, staff, and leadership as appropriate in order to build relationships and secure gifts. Communicates with all parties via briefings, cultivation and solicitation plans/updates, and donor correspondence. Prepares written proposals, informational materials, gift illustrations, and other materials to secure major and planned gifts. Records fundraising progress via contact reports, cultivation and solicitation updates, correspondence, and other documentation in a timely manner in the alumni database of record, Raiser’s Edge. Meets quarterly with Prospect Research regarding prospect assignments, portfolio review, cultivation and solicitation strategies, proposals, and general fundraising progress. Strives to meet and exceed goals for quality monthly visits and yearly metrics. Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of Oberlin, its funding priorities, and giving opportunities in order to articulate a compelling case for support. Attends all major on-campus alumni events; participates in regional events, often in partnership with Alumni Engagement (homecoming, reunions, commencement, and donor recognition events). Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.
Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree required—advanced degree desirable. 5+ years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising, relationship management, or related field, preferably in higher education. This position requires regional and national travel (30-50% of the time). Work weekends and evenings when appropriate, including assisting with reunion and Homecoming events. This is a campus-based position, not eligible for hybrid work.
Desired Qualifications	A strong commitment to the goals of a liberal arts education and to the importance of Oberlin College & Conservatory relationships with its diverse constituencies. In-depth understanding of the donor gift cycle and moves management. Excellent oral and written communication skills and superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated skill in working well with individuals and in a team setting. Experience demonstrating personal initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and an ability to take direction. Detail and deadline oriented. Knowledge of planned gift vehicles.
Quick Link for Posting	https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17271
Compensation	A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.
Special Instructions to Applicants	A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074

http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/

Phone: (440) 775-8430
Fax: (440) 775-8683
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

human.resources@oberlin.edu

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