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Auburn University

Senior Major Gifts Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $92K - $228K

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🗓️ November 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Senior Major Gifts Officer for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The role involves leading strategic fundraising efforts, cultivating and soliciting major donors to secure principal gifts of $1 million or more, and providing leadership to advancement staff to support the college's strategic priorities through philanthropic investment.

Highlights
  • Lead strategic fundraising initiatives collaborating with college leadership and University Advancement.
  • Cultivate, engage, and solicit principal-level donors including alumni, parents, and friends.
  • Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to advancement staff fostering a high-performing team.
  • Ensure stewardship and ongoing engagement of donors through communication and events.
  • Requires frequent travel and meetings during regular and non-traditional hours with high autonomy.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 7 to 12 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
  • Salary range is $91,550 to $228,040.
  • Position is full-time within the Auburn Advancement division.
  • Supports the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering under Dean Mario Eden’s leadership.
  • Job demands a strong external focus to secure transformative philanthropic support.