Major Gift Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and deferred gift prospects.
• Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, ensuring regular, meaningful interactions to deepen relationships and secure gifts.
• Collaborate with college leadership to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of capital campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
• Conduct research to identify new major gift prospects and assess their giving potential.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions and gift histories in the college’s CRM system.
• Provide donors with updates on the impact of their contributions to foster a culture of gratitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising or a related field.
• Proven track record of securing five and six figure gifts from individual donors, foundations, or corporations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in fundraising databases and CRM software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizational fundraising.

About the Company

Bethel College graduates students who increase human flourishing (shalom) in society by owning and enacting their faith, demonstrating compassion for the powerless, engaging in critical thought, and bringing value to the workplace.