Major Gifts Officer
About The Position
The Episcopal Academy seeks a relationship-centered, strategic, and collaborative Major Gifts Officer to help shape and sustain an evergreen culture of philanthropy. As a trusted advisor to donors and a thought partner to institutional leaders, you will design and execute individualized strategies that align donor passions with The Episcopal Academy's most ambitious priorities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Advancement, Major Gifts, you will manage your work with significant autonomy while collaborating closely across the Advancement team. This role is ideal for a fundraiser who is motivated by building something enduring rather than simply closing transactions - bringing rigor, creativity, and sound judgment to your work. You are fluent in storytelling and deeply committed to delivering a thoughtful, personalized, mission-centered donor experience.
Requirements
- Proven success securing six- and seven-figure major gifts.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills that inspire generosity.
- Strategic, disciplined approach to prospect and moves management.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment while collaborating across teams.
- Growth mindset with openness to feedback, learning, and evolving best practices.
- A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in advancement work or related fundraising work are required.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 75 - 120 high-capacity prospects and donors.
- Secure six- and seven-figure gifts supporting annual, capital, and endowment priorities.
- Design and execute multi-year engagement strategies across the full donor lifecycle.
- Develop compelling proposals, concept papers, and gift agreements.
- Partner with Advancement leadership on portfolio strategy and pipeline development.
- Collaborate with Advancement Services, Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Stewardship to ensure a seamless donor experience.
- Use data and qualitative insights to inform strategy and forecast progress.
- Represent Advancement at donor events, school programs, and community gatherings.
Benefits
- competitive salary and benefits
- employer retirement plan match
- generous paid time off
- excellent work/life balance
- access to ongoing professional development
- complimentary lunch during the school year
- use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
