Senior Major Gift Officer
Amherst CollegeMassachusetts, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
120000 - 130000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Amherst College is a highly selective liberal arts college committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description
The Senior Major Gift Officer is a senior fundraising professional responsible for securing significant philanthropic support for Amherst College. This role manages a dynamic portfolio of alumni and parent donors, developing and executing individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of seven years of experience as a frontline fundraiser
- Strong relationship- and trust-building skills
- Sound judgment and professionalism
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Proven ability to thrive in a data-informed, metrics-driven environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
