Senior Major Gifts Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $92K - $228K

💻 Communications

🗓️ 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.