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Major Gift Officer

Albany Law School

Job Location:

Albany, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 100000

Posted: 28 August 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you believe meaningful relationships can create lasting impact Albany Law School invites applications for a strategic and relationship-driven Major Gift Officer to help advance the Law Schools mission through transformational philanthropy. This position will play a key role in identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding individuals with the capacity to make major gifts of $100000 or more while also strengthening relationships with annual fund leadership donors. Working closely with the President and Dean COO/VP senior leadership alumni and friends of Albany Law the Major Gifts Officer will connect donors philanthropic interests with opportunities that make a meaningful difference for the Law School and its students.

Your work will include but not be limited to:

Manage a portfolio of approximately 150200 major gift prospects and donors developing individualized strategies for cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Identify and qualify new prospects through comprehensive donor and constituent research and build a strong pipeline of future major gift supporters.
Develop compelling proposals briefing materials gift agreements and funding opportunities for donors and institutional leadership.
Cultivate and solicit annual fund leadership gifts of $5000 or more while strengthening relationships with current and prospective leadership donors.
Create and implement creative cultivation strategies programs and engagement opportunities that connect donors with Albany Laws priorities and impact.
Recruit engage and support volunteers who can help expad the Law Schools philanthropic reach and strengthen alumni and donor relationships.
Collaborate across the Institutional Advancement team to support comprehensive fundraising initiatives including preparation for future capital campaigns.
Travel extensively to meet with donors prospects alumni and friends of Albany Law and participate in events and other engagement opportunities.
Partner with advancement services and data management colleagues to maintain accurate donor information and ensure strong portfolio and prospect management practices.

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required graduate degree preferred.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience within a high-performing nonprofit higher education or related advancement environment.
Demonstrated success managing a major gifts portfolio and cultivating and soliciting significant philanthropic support.
Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build authentic relationships with a wide range of constituents.
Strong understanding of donor research prospect identification and moves management as well as experience with donor data management systems.
Knowledge of planned giving and planned giving instruments and an understanding of comprehensive advancement programs.
Experience supporting or participating in institutional-wide fundraising campaigns preferred.
Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based research.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this position is $90000-$100000 per year plus comprehensive benefits package. The salary offered will be based on the successful candidates relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities and in consideration of internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical dental and vision insurance employer paid disability and life insurance coverage 5% retirement contribution CDTA bus pass and generous time off.

Application Instructions:

Cover letter
Resume/curriculum vitae
Contact information for at least three professional references.

Please note that some of these documents may be combined and uploaded as a single PDF. If you need assistance submitting your application materials please contact Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices without regard to race color sex pregnancy religion creed national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression status as transgender or gender transitioning veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran Vietnam-era veteran or recently separated veteran) predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit ability and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

Celebrating its 175th Anniversary Albany Law School is located in the heart of New Yorks capital which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts the legislature and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession across every area of law public service and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States.

Apply now to be part of Albany Laws next chapter of excellence.

Posted 8/26/26

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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