Auburn University · 2 months ago
Senior Major Gifts Officer- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $228K/yr
7+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to enhance its philanthropic efforts. This role is crucial for building relationships with alumni and securing significant financial support to advance the college's strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
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
Purpose: Secure principal gifts that empower the college to fulfill its mission and advance Auburn’s strategic priorities
Leadership: Provide vision and direction for fundraising efforts, setting a tone of excellence and collaboration
Innovation: Develop creative approaches for donor engagement and campaign initiatives to inspire transformative giving
Production: Achieve individual and unit fundraising metrics through consistent outreach, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management
Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management
Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
Recent News
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