Major Gifts Officer

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology•Terre Haute, IN

4d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for an exceptional opportunity to serve as a Major Gifts Officer within Institutional Advancement. Recognized as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for 27 consecutive years, Rose-Hulman seeks a dynamic, results-oriented professional to serve as a frontline fundraiser advancing the Institute’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This individual will actively manage a portfolio of major-gift level prospects and engage alumni, parents, and friends to secure philanthropic support through an integrated approach to major, principal and planned giving. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals with the capacity and inclination to make significant contributions, while developing and executing donor-specific strategies in collaboration with internal partners. The Major Gifts Officer will build and strengthen meaningful relationships through regular outreach, travel, and in-person engagement, while tracking and reporting on fundraising activities and outcomes. The role requires close collaboration with deans, faculty, and administrators to understand institutional priorities, provide timely updates on donor engagement efforts, and serve as a liaison to an assigned academic department, including maintaining a strong relationship with the Department Chair. Additionally, this position will serve as a regional expert in coordination with Alumni Relations and Advancement Services, supporting volunteer engagement, alumni outreach initiatives, and potential annual fund efforts within an assigned geographic area in the central United States. Success in this role requires a comprehensive understanding of the Institute’s goals, priorities, and campus initiatives, along with a commitment to contributing to a collaborative and high-performing Institutional Advancement team. The Major Gifts Officer will support advancement efforts across functions as needed and perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving organizational needs. This is a remote position focused on the central U.S. territory; candidates should ideally reside in Texas or be willing to relocate to Texas or the surrounding region. Other possible areas include but aren’t limited to Oklahoma City, OK or Kansas City, MO. Proximity within approximately one hour of a major airport is important to support travel requirements. The Director and broader team operate in a remote environment, requiring strong self-direction and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, public relations, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience.
Demonstrated record of successfully securing major gifts ($50K+).
Strong analytical thinking skills.
Strong project and process management skills.
Proficiency with database systems, spreadsheet applications, word processing, and internet-based tools.
Knowledge of market research techniques.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive fundraising programs.
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information, write reports and grant proposals, and build lasting relationships with alumni, donors, and key stakeholders.
Strong listening skills.
Ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ideally reside in Texas or be willing to relocate to Texas or the surrounding region.
Other possible areas include but aren’t limited to Oklahoma City, OK or Kansas City, MO.
Proximity within approximately one hour of a major airport is important to support travel requirements.
Strong self-direction and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in higher education.
Ability to read and interpret complex materials such as technical journals, legal documents, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

Actively manage a portfolio of major-gift level prospects.
Engage alumni, parents, and friends to secure philanthropic support through an integrated approach to major, principal and planned giving.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals with the capacity and inclination to make significant contributions.
Develop and execute donor-specific strategies in collaboration with internal partners.
Build and strengthen meaningful relationships through regular outreach, travel, and in-person engagement.
Track and report on fundraising activities and outcomes.
Collaborate with deans, faculty, and administrators to understand institutional priorities.
Provide timely updates on donor engagement efforts.
Serve as a liaison to an assigned academic department, including maintaining a strong relationship with the Department Chair.
Serve as a regional expert in coordination with Alumni Relations and Advancement Services, supporting volunteer engagement, alumni outreach initiatives, and potential annual fund efforts within an assigned geographic area in the central United States.
Support advancement efforts across functions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving organizational needs.

Benefits

Variety of health benefit options
Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Caregiver Resources
Participation in Tuition Exchange
Generous and flexible paid leave program
Dedicated time for professional development
Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
Opportunities to have an impact on student lives
Part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact
Continual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteer opportunities