Auburn University
Senior Major Gifts Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Senior Major Gifts Officer - Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Senior Major Gifts Officer in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to join our philanthropy team! This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the college’s strategic priorities through philanthropic investment. The Senior Major Gifts Officer will build and strengthen relationships with alumni, parents, and friends to secure principal-level support that drives Auburn University’s mission forward.
What You’ll Do
Lead Strategic Fundraising: Collaborate with the Dean, Director of Development, and University Advancement to design and implement fundraising strategies that achieve annual and long‑term goals, focusing on securing principal gifts of $1 million or more.
Cultivate and Solicit Donors: Identify, engage, and solicit major and principal gift prospects through personalized outreach, meaningful interactions, and compelling proposals that align donor interests with Auburn’s mission.
Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Offer strategic guidance, coaching, and support to advancement staff while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
Steward and Strengthen Relationships: Ensure thoughtful stewardship through ongoing communication, events, and recognition that demonstrate the lasting impact of donor support.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you’re trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.
The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non‑traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high levels of autonomy.
Your Responsibilities as a Senior Major Gifts Officer
Secure principal gifts that empower the college to fulfill its mission and advance Auburn’s strategic priorities.
Provide vision and direction for fundraising efforts, setting a tone of excellence and collaboration.
Develop creative approaches for donor engagement and campaign initiatives to inspire transformative giving.
Achieve individual and unit fundraising metrics through consistent outreach, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Why Work at Auburn
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Desired Qualifications No desired qualifications listed.
Salary Range $91,550 – $228,040
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! #J-18808-Ljbffr
What You’ll Do
Lead Strategic Fundraising: Collaborate with the Dean, Director of Development, and University Advancement to design and implement fundraising strategies that achieve annual and long‑term goals, focusing on securing principal gifts of $1 million or more.
Cultivate and Solicit Donors: Identify, engage, and solicit major and principal gift prospects through personalized outreach, meaningful interactions, and compelling proposals that align donor interests with Auburn’s mission.
Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Offer strategic guidance, coaching, and support to advancement staff while fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
Steward and Strengthen Relationships: Ensure thoughtful stewardship through ongoing communication, events, and recognition that demonstrate the lasting impact of donor support.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you’re trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.
The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non‑traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high levels of autonomy.
Your Responsibilities as a Senior Major Gifts Officer
Secure principal gifts that empower the college to fulfill its mission and advance Auburn’s strategic priorities.
Provide vision and direction for fundraising efforts, setting a tone of excellence and collaboration.
Develop creative approaches for donor engagement and campaign initiatives to inspire transformative giving.
Achieve individual and unit fundraising metrics through consistent outreach, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Why Work at Auburn
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Level III: Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.
Desired Qualifications No desired qualifications listed.
Salary Range $91,550 – $228,040
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! #J-18808-Ljbffr