Gift Planning Officer

Mount Holyoke College

1d • $97,717 - $116,283 • Hybrid

About The Position

MHC is using a search firm to fill this position, please submit your application to Mount Holyoke College - Talent Citizen. Do not apply through the MHC career site. Mount Holyoke College is seeking a Gift Planning Officer to join our frontline fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, you will manage a portfolio of ~120 prospects and donors, securing impactful six- and seven-figure commitments to support the College’s mission and upcoming comprehensive campaign.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in fundraising, law, financial planning, or a related field.
• Proven track record of closing five-figure+ gifts or comparable high-stakes engagements.
• Ability to translate complex financial/legal concepts into donor-friendly language.
• Deep commitment to DEI, ethics, and inclusive donor engagement.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work occasional evenings/weekends.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of gift planning experience.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, PG Calc, and TIAA Kaspick tools.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, inheritance law, and charitable gift instruments.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 120 alums and friends.
• Donor Engagement: Conduct 100+ substantive interactions annually (including 25+ solicitations); travel 30-50% domestically.
• Technical Expertise: Design customized gift strategies and illustrations for life income gifts (CGAs, trusts), estate gifts, and complex assets (real estate, closely held stock).
• Collaboration: Partner with Leadership and Principal Gift teams to integrate planned giving into broader donor strategies.
• Program Support: Assist with marketing materials, Mary Lyon Society stewardship events, and tracking estate settlements.
• Administration: Maintain accurate records in our Salesforce-based CRM and utilize PG Calc/TIAA Kaspick for gift modeling.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Remote work options are available as determined by the Director.
• Culture: Join a collaborative, data-informed team dedicated to professional development and a respectful workspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees