Senior Advancement Officer

Job overview

The Senior Advancement Officer role is onsite in Claremont, CA. Compensation is $125,000–$140,000 per year. The role supports The Webb Schools’ Advancement Department and its mission to nurture and inspire students and alumni. The officer manages major-gift prospects and builds donor relationships to secure philanthropic support for capital, endowment, and annual priorities. The role works with school leadership, volunteers, and Advancement colleagues to strengthen donor engagement and the school’s culture of philanthropy.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–125 major-gift prospects
• identify and qualify prospects
• develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• solicit major gifts of $50,000 and above
• collaborate with school leaders and volunteers
• support donor events and leadership meetings
• coordinate donor messaging with Marketing and Communications
• travel to meet donors and prospects
• prepare reports and expense documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior advancement officer

fundraising

major gifts

donor relations

philanthropy

advancement

onsite

claremont ca

the webb schools

$125k–$140k/year

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

retirement programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• generous sick and vacation time
• paid holidays
• participation in retirement programs.

Why this role

Frequent domestic and international travel and evening and weekend work are required as needed; bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressive fundraising or advancement experience required.

About the employer

The Webb Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.