Director of Donor Relations/Major Gifts Officer

Randolph-Macon College is seeking applications for a Director of Donor Relations/Major Gifts Officer in the College Advancement Office.  Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Leadership Giving, this position manages all stewardship activity. 

Responsibilities include: 

1. Implementing and managing a comprehensive program of stewardship of major, first time, cumulative, consecutive, endowed fund, and annual donors.
2. Manages and enhances all facets of the College’s established stewardship program for scholarship donors.
3. Overseeing a program of regular communication and acknowledgement with donors, including donors and family members who have established endowed scholarship funds.
4. Preparing drafts of stewardship-related correspondence for the President, Vice President for Advancement, faculty, and staff as appropriate.
5. Planning and executing the annual scholarship dinner/luncheon. 
6. Oversee the Parents Board, manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, and be responsible for their cultivation and solicitation.  

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree and a proven track record of at least three years of successful fundraising or related experience.
2. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and an excitement about the process of prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation.
3. Project management and multi-tasking skills are a necessity, as well as a sound understanding of the development process.
4. Other requisites include personal motivation to achieve ambitious goals; a working knowledge of computer databases; an appreciation for and commitment to a team-oriented, spirited approach to fund-raising; and an appreciation for the mission and values of a traditional, residential college.
5. Evening and weekend work is required.

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has over 1500 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C. Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Randolph-Macon's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. 

To apply: Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/rmc1464  to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references addressed to: Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately.