Top 7 Fundraising Jobs in Lexington, Va

Major Gifts Officer
Washington and Lee University —Lexington, VA
- $99,000 - $118,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Stewardship Administrative Assistant
VMI Alumni Agencies —Lexington, VA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
Quick Apply
10d
Executive Director of Advancement Marketing and Communications
Washington and Lee University —Lexington, VA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Marketing
- University
Watershed Restoration Engineer
The Nature Conservancy —Lexington, VA
- $95,000 - $118,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Directing Attorney (Temporary)
National Center for Youth Law —United States
- $126,700 - $142,000 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
4d

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for fundraising jobs.

Major Gifts Officer
Washington and Lee University —Lexington, VA
The Major Gifts Officer will design, develop, and manage a comprehensive program of focused solicitation strategies to persuasively present the priorities and…
$99,000 - $118,000 a year
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
PS1 Pluralistic School One —Lawyers, VA
This position calls for a strategic, relational leader who can hold both long-term vision and near-term. Pursue professional development in independent school…
$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Director of Development & Fundraising
Central Community House —Columbus, OH
Independently develop and execute fundraising strategy, including creating and leading campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, and fundraising events end-to-…
$75,000 - $80,000 a year
Quick Apply
Fundraising Canvasser - Protect Reproductive Rights
The Outreach Team —Lincoln Village, OH
We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Hiring Immediately - $21-$23/hr + bonuses*.
$21 - $23 an hour
Quick Apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for fundraising in lexington, va

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

fundraising jobs near lexington, va

Estate Manager jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Philanthropy Manager jobs in Vero Beach, FL

Case Manager jobs in Oceanside, CA

Philanthropy Manager jobs in Tulsa, OK

Philanthropy Manager jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Senior Construction Project Manager jobs in New York, NY

Philanthropy jobs in Cleveland, OH

Philanthropy Manager jobs in Fort Lee, NJ

Director Of Communications jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Director Of Communications jobs in Houston, TX

Director Of Communications jobs in Aspen, CO

Director Of Communications jobs in Honolulu, HI

Communications Assistant jobs in New York, NY

Director Of Nursing jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Part Time Communications jobs in Chicago, IL

Communications jobs in Arizona

Dft Engineer jobs in Remote

Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL

Computer Engineer jobs in Dallas, TX

Chemical Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Major Gifts Officer

Washington and Lee University -
Lexington, VA

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$99,000 - $118,000 a year

Qualifications

Team leadership
Bachelor's degree
Achieving fundraising goals
Team building

Full Job Description

Major Gifts Officers (MGO) report to the Director of Leadership Giving and are responsible for being knowledgeable of all donors, alumni, parents, and friends in a defined geographic region, making sure a defined broad-based group of prospects based on giving or capability are personally covered by the University or its representatives. The Major Gifts Officer will design, develop, and manage a comprehensive program of focused solicitation strategies to persuasively present the priorities and case for university support and successfully close major gifts of five to seven figures.

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. University Advancement is committed to contributing to an educational environment that is rich with a wide range of intellectual perspectives and backgrounds.

Essential Functions:

Develops and manages a portfolio of 150-200 potential donors capable of gifts of at least $100,000.
Travels extensively to visit with donors and highly rated prospects with defined moves management plans for each prospect after an initial visit.
Participates in donor prospect strategy sessions.
Successfully solicits and closes five to seven figure gifts.
Persuasively presents the University's mission and goals.
Works collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and senior administration.
Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required.
Consistently demonstrates strong character and leadership abilities and excellent human relations skills to represent the University effectively with its alumni, parents and other external constituents.
Must be a passionate, high-energy individual with outstanding skills in management, communication, and team building with a history of success in previous work experience and a desire to work in higher education.
Two or more years of successful fundraising and/or development experience preferably in a higher education setting. A record of achieving ambitious targets and goals is expected.
Sophisticated interpersonal skills, the ability to listen effectively, and outstanding written and oral communication skills. Candidates should be organized, able to work collaboratively and strategically, and be a talented motivator of volunteers.

Candidates with the below preferred qualifications may be considered for a Senior Major Gifts Officer title with the corresponding compensation range.

Five or more years of fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to close six-figure gifts.
Experience in higher education
Knowledge of Moves Management principles and donor database systems is a plus.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on May 11 and continue until the positions are filled. Required materials include:

Cover letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Compensation:

The expected annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $118,000 for Major Gifts Officer and $110,000 - $133,000 for Senior Major Gifts Officer. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L, benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

Physical Requirements:

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Working Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Types of Work: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Type:

Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

fundraising jobs in lexington, va

Major Gifts Officer

Stewardship Administrative Assistant

Executive Director of Advancement Marketing and Communications

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Directing Attorney (Temporary)

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for fundraising in lexington, va

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected