Leadership Giving Officer

Johnson & Wales University•Providence, RI

11d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The leadership giving officer manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors to secure gifts that expand access to an affordable, experiential education and ensure students can pursue lifelong career success. This role is integral to advancing Johnson & Wales University’s mission and the continued growth of various academic and athletic experiences. This position is responsible for identifying and cultivating new prospects, developing long‑term engagement strategies, and collaborating with internal partners to coordinate outreach and elevate donor relationships. The leadership giving officer creates personalized solicitation plans, demonstrates strong portfolio management skills, and maintains detailed records of donor interactions. Additional responsibilities include participating in events that are held on and off campus, supporting alumni affinity groups, and contributing to broader initiatives that strengthen engagement and impact.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree
Moderate amount of experience working in fundraising or other related experience
Valid U.S. driver's license
Proficient in Blackbaud’s RE NXT database management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or greater in communications, business or a related field of study
Demonstrated experience securing annual and leadership gifts
Knowledge of best practices in portfolio management

Responsibilities

Manages an assigned portfolio of current and prospective constituents, and cultivates, solicits and stewards current and prospective donor relationships
Identifies prospective constituents and develops long term plans for their involvement with the university; identifies, qualifies and stewards alumni prospects in collaboration with other university team members
Communicates with alumni donors to maximize gift opportunities and creates and executes personalized strategies to secure multi-year pledges
Conducts outreach efforts with current and prospective donors through various virtual and in-person platforms; prepares regular written contact reports and tracks outreach activity in the database
Collaborates with internal team members to support alumni affinity groups, develop individual donor strategies, conduct joint visits and elevate prospects with major and/or planned giving potential
Plans and participates in on and off campus events in support of achieving fundraising goals
Performs other duties as assigned