Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Search Status: Application material received by October 17, 2025 will receive primary consideration.

Saint Francis University invites applications for a full-time 12-month Major Gifts Officer position in the Office of Advancement.  The Major Gifts Officer is responsible to the Vice President for Advancement for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of at least 150 major gift donors and prospects.  This role is focused on building strong, long-term philanthropic relationships to secure significant financial support for the University. 

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of five years of major gift fundraising experience, preferably in higher education. Strong knowledge of major gift planning and prospect development.  Proven ability to cultivate and secure gifts in the 4-6 figure range.  Must demonstrate superior relationship-building skills, excellent written and oral communication, and a willingness to travel extensively.  Experience with fundraising best practices, prospect research, and donor database management.  Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), donor management systems (eg. Jenzabar, or willingness to learn), and CRM platforms. Familiarity with social media, photo-editing, crowdfunding platforms, and related technologies.

Qualified candidates should complete an application at www.francis.edu/employment, and email a letter of application, resume and references to: positions@francis.edu

Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff, and faculty, and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE.