Hamilton College seeks an experienced Philanthropic Officer to join its distinguished Advancement office. This position is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing, versatile, and experienced development professional to contribute to the success of Hamilton’s current capital campaign and beyond. Collaborative candidates are encouraged to join our charismatic team. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Philanthropic Officer carries a portfolio of individual prospects, generally focused on specific geographic regions, and solicits prospective donors for six- and seven-figure gifts.
Operating in a College-wide campaign environment, the philanthropic officer is a vital member of the Advancement team. This position is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing, collaborative, and experienced development professional to contribute to the success of Hamilton’s current capital campaign.
Hamilton will consider applicants who wish to work remotely. This is an exempt position. The salary range for a entry level candidate is $80,000 - $100,000. The salary range for a senior level candidate is $100,001 - $120,000.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects who have the capacity to make commitments
of $100,000
- Make multiple significant contacts with each assigned prospect throughout the year and conduct personal visits at least annually
- Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and suggest the most suitable for individual donors
- Develop, write, and present proposals in keeping with the College’s needs and with donors’ interests and financial situations
- Cultivate long-term relationships with donors and prospects, and successfully solicit major gifts
- Meet or exceed fundraising goals and objectives
- Maintain complete and timely records of contacts with donors and prospects
- In partnership with the Advancement Events and Promotions and Donor Relations teams, plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events for individuals and groups
- Represent the College at virtual events and in-person events on and off campus
- Understand and represent the full range of activities at the College and be able to articulate its fundraising priorities
- Manage key volunteers in a variety of roles including identification, engagement, solicitation and
event planning
- Interact effectively and consult with internal contacts such as the president, deans, senior staff, directors, faculty, and Advancement staff
- Travel with and staff the president, senior staff, and campus partners
- Assist in short- and long- term strategic planning for the major gifts program
- Perform other development-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably from a liberal arts college
- Four or more years of face-to-face leadership or major gift solicitation, prospect management, and successful development experience, or the equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to personally and effectively cultivate major gift relationships and close six- and seven-figure gifts
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Articulate and persuasive written and oral presentation skills
- Genuine affinity for the liberal arts and the mission of Hamilton College
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Willingness to learn and understand Hamilton’s priorities and the ability to advocate and articulate them to donors and prospects
- Innovative, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects well, working both independently and as a team member
- Creative, positive outlook, and sense of humor
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
- Time-sensitive, goal oriented and deadline driven
- Appreciative and respectful of confidential information
- Maintain valid U.S. Driver's License, willingness to travel
- Evening and weekend work required
