Roanoke College seeks a Major Gift Officer to advance its fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts within a portfolio of 100 to 125 qualified prospects. The Major Gift Officer will analyze prospects' philanthropic capacity and inclination, develop and manage detailed prospect plans, maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system, and ensure annual fundraising goals are met or exceeded. By building strong, enduring relationships with prospects, the Major Gift Officer will align donor intent with the College’s institutional priorities, soliciting gifts and implementing stewardship strategies that foster long-term donor engagement. The Major Gift Officer will contribute to a collaborative team environment, serve as a resource for colleagues, and uphold the highest ethical standards while demonstrating professionalism, gratitude, and positivity in all interactions.

For nearly 200 years, Roanoke College has championed its students’ potential and provided transformational educational experiences. An independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is much more than a place to obtain an education — it is a place to explore what matters, learn where to fit in the world, and design a life with meaning and purpose. Set on 80 acres surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke College is the second oldest Lutheran-related college in America. Its nearly 2,000 students can choose from 97 areas of study and enjoy the benefits of small class sizes. With 27 Division III athletics programs and more than 140 clubs and student organizations, there is something for everyone at Roanoke College. The more than 18,000 alumni across the nation, and the globe, ensure a strong network of support beyond the campus.

"Our new Major Gift Officer will be an experienced fundraiser who is strategic and data-driven, who can dream big, share best practices, and respectfully give and receive feedback. This role will be pivotal in demonstrating fundraising expertise through vast opportunities to coach others while modeling a process that successfully combines the art and science of fundraising. I hope you will continue exploring all the ways to use your expertise for philanthropy as a Major Gift Officer with Roanoke College. Your work will be valued and is sure to have a direct impact. Change requires courage, but together we can build a future of excellence for Roanoke College, our students, and the greater community. Small School, Big Spirit! Join me." — Janice Tawney, Assistant Vice President for Development

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.