Talent.com
Major Gifts Officer
Major Gifts OfficerInsideHigherEd • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

InsideHigherEd • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Major Gifts OfficerJuly 16, 2025

Lake Forest College is seeking a Major Gifts Officer who will be an important member of the Office of Advancement’s Gift Planning team. Through this role, this individual will be charged with identifying, cultivating, and stewarding philanthropic support from a pool of prospects, with an emphasis on Lake Forest alumni. Specifically, the Major Gifts Officer will partner closely with members of the team to build a cultivation strategy focused on alumni as they approach their 50

th

reunion.

As the College prepares for a comprehensive fundraising campaign, identifying and cultivating the College’s alumni population will be critical to the success of this initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and steward an assigned portfolio of donors, which could include local and regional travel.
  • Partner with the Director of Alumni Engagement and the Gift Planning department, to develop a multi-year strategy in support of an annual 50

th

Reunion Class gift tied to each class’s 50

th

  • Support Reunion volunteers and committee in their support of their class gift efforts.
  • Develop solicitation proposals and stewardship reports that align with a donor’s interests and investments.
  • Represent the College and the Office of Advancement at select events, serving as a campus- and community-wide ambassador to uplift the College’s culture of philanthropy.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
  • Five to seven years of Leadership Annual Giving and / or Major Gifts fundraising experience; alumni engagement and fundraising preferred.
  • Experience with Slate CRM or similar preferred (Razor’s Edge, etc.).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse campus community and alumni population.
  • Ability to manage and meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to develop and build authentic relationships with a wide variety of donors, alumni, prospects, and campus partners.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Advancement staff and other campus partners.
  • Ability to match institution’s priorities with interests of donors and prospects.
  • Basic understanding and enthusiasm for higher education advancement, annual giving, alumni relations, and stewardship.

    • Salary & Benefits

    Salary : $100,000 - $110,000

    Benefits : www.lakeforest.edu / offices-and-departments / human-resources / employee-benefits

    Application

    To apply please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to : Katie Spieth at kspieth@lakeforest.edu .

    If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College .

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Major Gifts Officer • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Senior Compliance Officer

    Senior Compliance Officer

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Compliance Officer - Investment Risk.Key Responsibilities Oversee investment risk for third-party equity, fixed income, and liquid alternative fund managers Utilize industry-standard tools to an...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Member Engagement Specialist

    Member Engagement Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Member Engagement Specialist.Key Responsibilities Conduct outbound engagement phone calls to members to enhance satisfaction and assist with healthcare navigation Main...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Manager of Planned Giving

    Senior Manager of Planned Giving

    VirtualVocations • Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Senior Manager, Planned Giving.Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a pipeline of planned giving prospects, including various gift types Cultivate and steward legac...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Marketing Officer

    Chief Marketing Officer

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Chief Marketing Officer.Key Responsibilities Develop and execute brand growth strategies across the portfolio Lead and manage cross-functional teams to drive performan...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Textiles Coordinator

    Textiles Coordinator

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Textiles Coordinator to support fabric sourcing and research initiatives.Key Responsibilities of the Textiles Coordinator : Support fabric sourcing and development by or...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Healthcare Outreach Specialist

    Healthcare Outreach Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Healthcare Outreach Specialist to facilitate care coordination efforts for members across various operations. Key Responsibilities Provide positive member interactions a...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Manager of Merchandising Managers

    Manager of Merchandising Managers

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Manager of Merchandising Managers to build strategic relationships with partner brands and lead a team of merchandising professionals. Key Responsibilities Coach and lea...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Holiday Character (PT Seasonal)

    Holiday Character (PT Seasonal)

    Grand Geneva Resort & Spa • Lake Geneva, WI, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    If you're eager to showcase your talents at a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you.We seek a passionate in...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Merchandising Specialist

    Merchandising Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Merchandising Specialist to manage day-to-day merchandising activities and optimize sales performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day merchandising projects fro...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora

    Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora

    KOHLS • Burlington, WI, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    As Beauty Advisor, you will drive sales through an authentic passion for beauty and engage clients by identifying their needs with a consultative approach and ensure an excellent overall client exp...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Director of Principal Gifts

    Senior Director of Principal Gifts

    VirtualVocations • Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Senior Director, Principal Gifts.Key Responsibilities Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of 60-80 prospective donors to achieve fundraising goals Lead strategi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Sales Executive - Hospitality

    Sales Executive - Hospitality

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Sales Executive in the hospitality industry.Key Responsibilities Source and close new hotel and lodging clients through targeted outreach and cold calling Conduct disc...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Head of Lifecycle Marketing

    Head of Lifecycle Marketing

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Head of Lifecycle Marketing.Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end lifecycle marketing strategy, from onboarding to retention, upsell, and advocacy Lead and mentor a ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Risk Officer II

    Risk Officer II

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Risk Officer II - Operations & Regulatory Event Management.Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and regulators Coordi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    FINRA Licensed Business Development Officer

    FINRA Licensed Business Development Officer

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Business Development Officer for Wealth Advisory in North Jersey.Key Responsibilities Promote, retain, and support clients of the wealth management solution Build rela...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Healthcare Compliance Officer

    Healthcare Compliance Officer

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Director, Compliance Officer (Remote).Key Responsibilities Reviewing, enhancing, and overseeing corporate compliance and privacy compliance programs Preparing an annua...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Payments Compliance Officer

    Payments Compliance Officer

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Head of Payments Compliance to lead and evolve its compliance program in financial services.Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of the compliance fr...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    CRM Campaign Manager

    CRM Campaign Manager

    VirtualVocations • Racine, Wisconsin, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a CRM Campaign Manager.Key Responsibilities Oversee Email and SMS programs for assigned brands, ensuring revenue growth and effective customer experience Collaborate on ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted