Major Gift Officer

* cultivate and solicit Wellesley alumnae, parents, and friends with the capacity to make gifts of $250,000 or more to support College priorities, employing appropriate strategies and tactics in prospect and portfolio management that meet donor interaction and dollar goals including traveling to meet with prospects and donors;* collaborate with other frontline colleagues in the department to identify prospects for The Wellesley Fund and Gift Planning, as well as those who might be principal gift prospects;* create and execute strategies and plans for an assigned portfolio of alumnae, parents, and friends of the College, traveling nationally and internationally across multiple geographic regions;* work with Donor Relations and Development Marketing to identify and create cultivation and stewardship collateral as needed; and* participate in events on campus, as well as other national and international events as scheduled throughout the year at which alumnae, parents, and friends are present, such as Family & Friends Weekend, Commencement, and Reunion.* a commitment to the mission of Wellesley College—to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world—and a desire to embrace Wellesley’s distinct traditions, values, and vision;* experience developing, closing, and stewarding prospects of high-net-worth;* experience working with a wide spectrum of volunteers and donors in an outward facing capacity; • excellent project management skills;* an ability to complete complex tasks and multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a member of a team;* superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for engaging prospects and members of the campus community;* strategic thinking and analytical skills, including an ability to draw informed conclusions from data;* an ability to adapt to changing circumstances;* comfort with ambiguity and an ability to pivot;* an innovative and creative temperament;* excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively, and an orientation toward customer service;* a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion; and* the comfort with technology needed to communicate and share information confidently, as well as experience with a prospect database.A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of front-line fundraising or comparable experience, including conducting solicitations and closing gifts, familiarity with reunion giving and/or alumni/ae development, and management experience, preferably in an academic setting, is preferred for this position. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the U.S. or its territories and obtain clearance per Wellesley College's Vehicle Use Policy. A Motor Vehicle Record check is required. Wellesley College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the College, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $135,000 annually. Wellesley College offers a comprehensive package of benefits. ## Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values:## ## **Intellectual Discovery and Excellence**: We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching.## **Gender Equality:** As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress.## **Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:** We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives.## **Connection and Community:** We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission.## **Empowerment and Social Change:** We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real.## **Integrity and Academic Freedom:** We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals. #J-18808-Ljbffr