Major Gift Officer (CA) Scripps College

Another Sources clientScripps Collegeis recruiting aMajor Gifts Officerto join their team in Claremont California. This hybrid positionprovidesthe opportunity to build transformational donor relationships across theSouthwestand support the continued success of one of the nations premier womens liberal arts colleges.

Heresa little about Scripps College:

Founded in 1926 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps Scripps College is consistently recognized as one of the nations top liberal arts colleges and is a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. Known for its rigorous academics beautiful historic campus and commitment to educating women to think critically and lead with purpose Scripps prepares students to make meaningful contributions across every sector.

As the College continues to strengthen its philanthropic impact the advancement team plays a vital role in supporting scholarships academic excellence and strategic institutional priorities. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative fundraising team during an exciting period of donor engagement and campaign momentum.

Learn more about Scripps College: this role:

Reporting to the Director of Development and Major Gifts the Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio ofapproximately 125150 major and leadership gift prospects throughout the Southwest territory. This role focuses on cultivating long-term relationships withalumnae parents and friends capable of making gifts ranging from$25000 to $500000 while helping build the pipeline for future leadership planned and principal gifts.

The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship builder who enjoys connecting donors passions with institutional priorities while working collaboratively across advancement teams and senior leadership.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include

Major Gift Fundraising & Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute multi-year cultivation solicitation stewardship and engagement strategies for a portfolio of 125150 major gift prospects.

• Achieve annual fundraising goals for new commitments and cash.

• Conduct at least 120 meaningful donor visits annually whilemaintaininga healthy major gift pipeline.

• Identifyand qualify new major gift prospects and advance them through the donor lifecycle.

• Develop compelling gift proposals agreements and stewardship plans aligned with institutional priorities.

• Partner with planned giving and leadership giving colleagues on complex and transformational gift opportunities.

Donor Engagement & Institutional Partnership

• Represent Scripps College throughout the Southwest strengthening relationships with alumni parents and friends.

• Prepare donor briefings and materials for the President Vice President and senior leadership.

• Represent Scripps College at regional events and donor gatherings.

• Collaborate with donor relations annual giving andalumnaeengagement teams to deliver an exceptional donor experience.

• Build productive relationships with faculty administrators and campus partners to support donor interests and College priorities.

Territory Management

• Develop strategic travel plans throughout the Southwest region to maximize donor engagement.

• Travelapproximately 515 daysper month to meet with prospects and attend College events.(Must meet 120 visits a year)

• Strengthen Scripps Colleges philanthropic presence through thoughtful regional engagement strategies.

Operations & Strategy

• Maintainaccuratedonor strategies contact reports and proposals within the CRM.

• Monitor portfolio performance and adjust strategies to meet fundraising goals.

• Contribute to campaign planning fundraising forecasts and pipeline analysis.

• Support a collaborative data-informed advancement culture focused on continuous improvement.

Experience You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree oran equivalentcombination of education and experience.

• Three or more years of nonprofit fundraising higher education advancement or related development experience.

• Demonstratedsuccesscultivating and managing donor relationships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including proposal development and donor presentations.

• Ability to develop and execute long-term fundraising strategies.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with senior leaders volunteers and high-capacity donors.

• Strong organizational analytical and portfolio management skills.

• Passion for womens education andthe liberalarts.

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems; experience with Raisers EdgeGiveCampus or similar platforms is preferred.

• Valid U.S. drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education or nonprofit development.

• Demonstrated success securing gifts of$50000 or more.

• Experience supporting comprehensive campaigns orleadershipannual giving initiatives.

• Knowledge of fundraising best practices within higher education.

• Experienceleveragingsocial media as part of donor engagement strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

Theanticipatedannual salary range for this position is$102000$112000. Final compensation will be based on experience education internal equity and other business considerations.

Scripps College offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health financial well-being and work-life balance. Learn more about benefits available through The Claremont Colleges Services here:

Benefit Program:

Scripps College offers a tuition benefit program to eligible employees and their dependent children after one year of employment. Full-time employees and qualifying part-time employees can receive tuitionassistanceto pursue an undergraduate degree and in some cases a job-related masters degree.

Dependent children may receive tuitionassistanceequal to up to 50% of tuition andfees for an undergraduate degree subject to program limits and any scholarships received. The benefit covers tuition andfees only and does not include expenses such as books housing or meal plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scripps College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive educational and working environment. The Collegecomplies withall applicable federal state and local lawsregardingequal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is at-will and subject to applicable laws and College policies.

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