Major Giving Officer

About the role

The Major Giving Officer helps advance the University of Richmond's mission to provide an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative education that prepares students for lives of purpose and leadership. This position contributes to that mission by: Identifying and qualifying prospective donors Soliciting and securing philanthropic gifts in the five-, six-, and seven-figure range, with potential for transformational commitments Strengthening the donor pipeline for future giving The Major Giving Officer manages a portfolio of rated prospects primarily in the Northeast U.S. , with a focus on New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey . Occasional trips or virtual engagement may also occur in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont to cultivate and steward alumni and parent relationships. Representing a nationally recognized liberal arts university that combines the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a major institution, the Major Gift Officer will secure support that fuels innovative programs, world-class faculty, and life-changing opportunities for students.