• Senior Leadership Gifts Officer

    Connecticut College (New London, CT)


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    Position Information

    Position Title Senior Leadership Gifts Officer

     

    Department Advancement - General -Group

     

    Pay Type Exempt

     

    Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

     

    Hours Per Week 37

     

    Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

     

    other - # of weeks 52

     

    Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

     

    Geographical Regional

     

    Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

     

    Work Schedule

    Job Description

    General Scope of Duties

    The Senior Leadership Gift Officer is a vital member of the College’s Leadership Giving team. This position, in conjunction with the Director of Leadership Gifts, helps design and implement overall strategy for their assigned area to include but not limited to donor specific events and staffing presidential visits. They are responsible for soliciting gifts of six and seven figures from alumni, parents and friends of the College. The Senior Leadership Gift Officer will identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects in their portfolio of approximately 125 -200 leadership gift prospects in a region to be determined. Their work closely collaborates with and in support of volunteers, other Advancement staff, and other College representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for College-wide priorities. Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts in the seven-figure range. This position will travel extensively alone as well as with the President and/or Senior Administrators on prospect calls and to events.

    General Duties and Responsibilities

    + Manage a portfolio of leadership prospects in assigned territories.

    + Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:

    + Initiate contacts with potential leadership gift donors

    + Develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers

    + Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure

    + Make solicitations when appropriate

    + Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors

    + Develop strong internal relationships within advancement as well as throughout the College in order to bring information and resources to cultivation and solicitation efforts. Offer prospect strategy counsel to the President, Vice President for College Advancement, and advancement staff who are managing other prospects. Be a resource for Advancement staff, from identifying potential volunteer connections to knowing about meeting and event spaces in key locations

    + Establish strong relationships with prospective donors with an eye toward meeting College and personal fundraising goals.

    + Attend regional engagement events for alumni and parents.

    + Staff the president and senior staff when in the region including events and personal visits

    + Create briefing materials for senior leadership including meeting details, strategy, and desired outcomes

    + Collaborate with colleagues across annual giving, gift planning, research, and donor relations to develop and implement integrated donor strategies

    + Secure planned gifts and blended gifts in partnership with the gift planning team

    + Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

    Education and Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant work experience (higher educational experience preferred)

    + Proven record of successfully soliciting and closing six and seven-figure leadership gifts

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments

    + Ability to align the needs and interests of leadership gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the College

    + Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the College’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, senior academic leaders, trustees, volunteers, communications and advancement colleagues

    + Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas

    + Ability to handle confidential information with impeccable discretion

    + Knowledge of fundraising best practices and experience working on capital and comprehensive campaigns

    + Extensive travel and occasional evening/weekend work required

    Preferred Qualifications

    Physical Demands

    NA

    Driving Required Yes

     

    Salary Range $100,000-$115,000

    Note

    Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

     

    Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Open Date 11/05/2025

     

    Applications accepted through

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Documents needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter

     

    Optional Documents

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?

    + Yes

    + No