Job Description:
The Leadership Giving Officer/Senior Leadership Giving Officer (LGO/SLGO) manages a pool of 200-225 major gift prospects rated $50K - $250K+, and the qualification of prospects at the $100K+ level. The position is responsible for making 130-140 face-to-face visits annually with these prospects to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects/donors; execute a minimum of 10 – 20 comprehensive proposals of $50K+; qualify newly identified prospects as future potential major donors; and secure unrestricted annual gifts as prospects are cultivated towards a major gift.
As part of the 130 – 140 annual visits, the LGO/SLGO will also solicit their prospect pool for an annual gift, and strive to recruit two new College Hill Society members (Planned gift closures).
Other responsibilities include effective collaboration and partnership with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managers within various fundraising programs; staffing University administrators and faculty on development visits with prospects and donors; and recording activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database.
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the University, its initiatives, and its internal and external constituents to serve as a University representative, and a liaison between the Division of Advancement and Brown’s alumni, parents, and friends. The LGO/SLGO routinely interacts with a variety of University colleagues, including those in Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, Development, various academic departments, and faculty members, among others.
Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position currently manages a portfolio of prospects based in California and the officer can be located in Providence, RI, or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Leadership Giving Officer Education and Experience
Senior Leadership Giving Officer Education and Experience
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Competencies
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-02-26
Job Posting Title:
Leadership Giving Officer / Senior Leadership Giving Officer
Department:
Advancement
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Remote Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Read Full Description