[Hiring] Major Gifts Officer @Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Role Description

Rose-Hulman seeks a dynamic, results-oriented professional to serve as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) advancing the Institute’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The MGO will actively manage a portfolio of major-gift level prospects and engage alumni, parents, and friends to secure philanthropic support through an integrated approach to major, principal and planned giving.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals with the capacity and inclination to make significant contributions.
• Develop and execute donor-specific strategies in collaboration with internal partners.
• Build and strengthen meaningful relationships through regular outreach, travel, and in-person engagement.
• Track and report on fundraising activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with department heads, faculty, and administrators to understand institutional priorities.
• Serve as a liaison to an assigned academic department, maintaining a strong relationship with the Department Head.
• Act as a regional expert in coordination with Alumni Relations and Advancement Services.
• Support volunteer engagement, alumni outreach initiatives, and potential annual fund efforts within an assigned geographic area in the central United States.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing Institutional Advancement team.
• Support advancement efforts across functions as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
• History of securing major gifts with significant institutional impact.
• Strong analytical, project, and process management skills.
• Proficiency with database, spreadsheet, word processing, and Internet software.
• Knowledge of market research techniques and ability to develop, analyze, and evaluate detailed fundraising programs.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective listening skills and ability to interact and network with alumni, friends of the Institute, major gift prospects, and major donors.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of progressive fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education advancement preferred.

Requirements

• Manage and execute the Institute’s fundraising strategy for individual major gifts.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor prospects.
• Manage an active prospect portfolio and develop strategies for donor prospects.
• Collaborate with other major gift officers, the Director of Planned Giving, and the Associate Director of Annual Giving.
• Manage programmatic activities that achieve goals within budgeted funds.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain leading-edge skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition remission and exchange programs.
• Dedicated time for professional development.
• Generous paid time off.

Location

While Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is open to candidates anywhere in the United States, the Major Gifts Officer should be able to maintain a regular presence in the central U.S. territory—with a preference for candidates located in (or willing to relocate to) Texas, Oklahoma City, OK, or Kansas City, MO. Proximity within approximately one hour of a major airport is important to support travel requirements.

Application Process

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Rose-Hulman and the responsibilities and competencies presented in the position prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has partnered with ZRG Aspen Leadership Group in the search for a Major Gifts Officer. You may view the position prospectus or submit an application via this link: ZRG Aspen Leadership Group Webpage

EEO

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.