Senior Leadership Gifts Officer

Job overview

The Senior Leadership Gifts Officer role is onsite in West Hartford, CT. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the University of Saint Joseph’s fundraising and institutional advancement efforts. The officer manages a portfolio of prospective and current donors, builds relationships, and develops cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow financial support for university priorities. The role works with institutional leaders, board members, and faculty to shape funding opportunities and track fundraising activity.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 prospective and current donors
• identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
• conduct face-to-face or virtual visits
• lead gift discussions
• prepare proposals and gift agreements
• collaborate with board members, university leaders, and faculty
• and use Raiser’s Edge and tracking tools to record information and forecast revenue.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fundraising

major gifts

donor relations

portfolio management

higher education

institutional advancement

raiser’s edge

west hartford ct

university of saint joseph

donor stewardship

gift proposals

evening availability

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role focuses on major donor relationships and fundraising across all areas of the University of Saint Joseph.

About the employer

University of Saint Joseph is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.