Professional Experience/ Qualifications
- A minimum of three years of experience in higher education
fundraising, sales, non-profits, or related fields with a
preference for experience in educational fundraising.
- The professionalism, insight and sound judgment necessary for
interacting with alumni, trustees, administrative and academic
leadership, faculty, and staff.
- An understanding of the important role of diversity, inclusion,
and equity to Advancement and Colgate University.
- Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and
- Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues in advancement
and across departments.
- Proficiency in CRMs and/or databases is required. Experience
with Blackbaud products appreciated.
- Strategic, organized, enthusiastic, team player, and
willingness to travel is a must.
- Participating in the life of the University, including staffing
Colgate’s annual Reunion weekend, is a requirement of the
Preference for experience in higher education fundraising
Preference for frontline fundraising experience, including
demonstrated ability to close gifts
Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential
liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for
lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University
enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement and is
currently engaged in a historic comprehensive campaign with a goal
of $1B. To date, the Campaign for the Third Century has raised over
$613M towards this goal.
Colgate is seeking a dynamic leadership gifts officer to play a key
role in driving significant support for the Colgate Fund ($10M in
FY24), the University’s unrestricted fund.
This is a frontline fundraising position that requires extensive
travel to cultivate and solicit prospects capable of giving annual
and multi-year gifts up to $100,000. Accountable for effectively
developing and maintaining relationships with key leadership gift
(and prospective leadership gift) constituents as assigned. Ensures
effective qualification, identification, cultivation, and
stewardship of constituents, including face to face, quality visits
with assigned prospects. Responsible for increasing levels of
annual and long-term engagement and giving within assigned
constituents. Accountable for positively representing all aspects
of the University at all times.
Responsible for demonstrating respect for people and their
differences as well as the benefits of a diverse workforce, and the
value of open and collegial dialogue.
This position requires the ability to travel extensively to engage
with and solicit prospects.
Job Open Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions Summary
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can
only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy
of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train
employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job
qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by
applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
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