Leadership Giving Officer

Mount Holyoke College

127d • $99,708 - $110,813

About The Position

The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) is a frontline fundraiser and vital member of Mount Holyoke College’s Development Team. The LGO manages a portfolio of approximately 120 alums, families, and friends, cultivating relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic commitments, primarily at the $100,000+ level. Reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, this role contributes to the success of the College’s upcoming comprehensive campaign by advancing strategic gift conversations while collaborating with internal and external partners. The LGO will travel frequently to assigned regions to engage key members of the Mount Holyoke College community. The LGO partners across the Development team and requires empathy, curiosity, technical acumen, and a commitment to inclusive donor engagement. The LGO will have the opportunity to develop and be mentored in their skills as a major gift fundraiser.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of professional experience in fundraising or applicable and related fields (e.g. nonprofit, financial planning).
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and campaign planning stages, ideally with direct experience closing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Desire to develop skills as a major gift fundraiser.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advance relationships strategically and proactively.
• An unassailable sense of judgement and integrity.
• Personal capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Four+ years of professional experience in fundraising or applicable and related fields (e.g. nonprofit, financial planning).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 120 Mount Holyoke College alum and parent prospects, guiding individuals through the full donor cycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Conduct 100+ substantive donor interactions annually, including 20+ gift solicitations.
• Travel frequently to engage key members of the Mount Holyoke College community with an average of 10 – 15 face-to-face visits per month.
• Meet and exceed annual metric goals through caseload management, including qualification visits.
• Build meaningful relationships with alums, parents, and other supporters, leading to impactful philanthropic commitments.
• Participate in college-wide events and mandatory evening and weekend events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Annual Fund, Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Research, and Donor Relations to develop and implement integrated donor strategies.
• Secure Mount Holyoke Fund leadership-level annual gifts at the five- and six-figure level (Annual Fund).
• Secure planned gifts in partnership with the Gift Planning team that align with departmental and campaign fundraising goals.
• Contribute to a team culture centered on collaboration, transparency, and data-informed decision-making.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Actively support Mount Holyoke College’s commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $99,708 - $110,813.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and welcoming work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree