Job Title: Major Gifts Officer or Senior Major Gifts Officer

Department: Major Gifts

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

This position is posted for 1 opening, as either a Major Gifts Officer or Senior Major Gifts Officer, with final title and level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

This role serves as a key member of a dynamic, results-driven fundraising team, responsible for securing significant philanthropic support in partnership with alumni, parents, and friends to advance the College’s mission as one of the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions.

At the Senior Major Gifts Officer level, the role operates with a higher degree of autonomy and strategic leadership, leading the cultivation and solicitation of complex, high-impact philanthropic investments. This level is expected to manage more sophisticated donor relationships, develop advanced giving strategies, and contribute to the overall direction of major gifts fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Major Gift Officer Level:

• Responsible for soliciting gifts from prospects capable of supporting Colorado College with gifts of $100,000 and higher. Work with potential charitable investors to help them align their philanthropic goals with opportunities at the College.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of relationships, generally regionally or city based. Cultivate, sustain, and grow relationships with the College’s strategically important alumni, parents, and friends.
• Recommend and assist with programming involving the President, Vice President for Advancement, other vice presidents, and volunteer leaders.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, advancement staff, and other College representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for College-wide priorities.
• Promote an environment and relationships with internal and external constituents that reflects the Advancement Division values of trust, connection, compassion, gratitude, and strategic excellence.
• Perform within specific activity goals including visits, number of proposals delivered, and dollars raised, meeting expectations for a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and Parent Giving Officers to create a short-term and long-term engagement strategy for the region.
• Prepare an annual portfolio plan in consultation with the Director of Major Gifts.
• Maintain relationships within academic departments and programs to regularly communicate key priorities back to development colleagues.
• Contribute to a dynamic, creative and energetic team environment.

Responsibilities for Senior Major Gifts Officer Level:

• Responsible for soliciting gifts from prospects capable of supporting Colorado College with gifts of $100,000 and higher; work with potential charitable investors to help them align their philanthropic goals with opportunities at the College.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of relationships, generally regionally based; cultivate, sustain, and grow relationships with the College’s strategically important alumni, parents, and other constituents.
• Perform within specific activity goals including visits, number of proposals delivered, and dollars raised, meeting expectations for a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement an annual plan and individual prospect strategy that meets individual and team goals which outlines and prioritizes activities, events, and travel in support of overall division goals.
• Direct engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategy for prospect pool, key campaign volunteers, and other essential constituents in the region.
• Manage, coordinate, and travel with the President and other College leadership as it relates to major gifts.
• Partner with the Prospect Research team to manage assignments, find new leads, and track activity.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and Parent Giving Officers to create a short-term and long-term engagement strategy for the region.
• Work collaboratively with key volunteers, advancement staff, and other College representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for College-wide priorities.
• Actively participate in training and mentoring new major gifts officers establishing and maintaining a culture of teamwork and high standards of collaboration.
• Maintain relationships within academic departments and programs to regularly communicate key priorities back to development colleagues.
• Contribute to a dynamic, creative and energetic team environment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Major Gift Officer Level:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years of experience in major gift solicitation and volunteer management, or five years related experience in sales, marketing, volunteer personal solicitation, external communications, or development
• A creative, enthusiastic team member with strong communication skills and proven ability to administer complex projects
• High ethical standards; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; a clear commitment to the mission of a liberal arts college
• Willingness and availability to travel extensively, as well as occasional weekend and evening work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Major Gifts Officer:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of four years of experience in major or planned gift solicitation and volunteer management, or seven years related experience in sales, the financial sector, marketing, volunteer personal solicitation, external communications, or development
• Demonstrated success raising complex major gifts
• Working knowledge of the basic planned giving vehicles, a creative, enthusiastic team member with strong communication skills and proven ability to administer complex projects
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; high ethical standards; a clear commitment to the mission of a liberal arts college
• Willingness and availability to travel extensively, as well as some weekend and evening work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: June 11, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Major Gifts Officer - $82,702- $97,891 
• Senior Major Gifts Officer - $100,069- $118,449

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html