What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gift Officer (NY) - Scripps College position at Another Source?
Another Source’s client, Scripps College, is recruiting a Major Gifts Officer to join their team in the New York region. This East Coast-based role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with regular travel throughout the assigned territory. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate transformational donor relationships and help advance the mission of one of the nation's premier women's liberal arts colleges.
Here’s a little about Scripps College:
Founded in 1926, Scripps College is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges for women and a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. Recognized for its academic excellence, close-knit community, and commitment to empowering women leaders, Scripps provides an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to think critically, lead boldly, and create meaningful change.
The College is entering an exciting period of philanthropic growth as it advances strategic priorities that support student success, faculty excellence, and the future of women's education. The Major Gifts team plays a vital role in building lasting relationships with alumni, parents, and friends who are passionate about the College's mission.
Learn more about Scripps College: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/
About this role:
As the Major Gifts Officer for the East Coast territory, you will serve as a key frontline fundraiser responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships with Scripps College's most generous supporters. Reporting to the Director of Development and Major Gifts, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major and leadership gift prospects, developing long-term strategies that inspire transformational philanthropy.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder who enjoys working independently while collaborating with senior leadership, advancement colleagues, and volunteers to secure gifts that have a lasting impact on future generations of Scripps students.
Your Contribution Will Likely Include
Major Gift Fundraising & Portfolio Management
- Develop and execute strategic, multi-year cultivation plans for a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major and leadership gift prospects.
- Secure major gifts ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 , while helping build the pipeline for leadership, planned, and principal gifts.
- Meet annual fundraising goals for both new commitments and cash received.
- Conduct at least 120 meaningful donor visits annually while maintaining a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects.
- Prepare compelling gift proposals, stewardship plans, and gift agreements in partnership with Advancement leadership.
- Collaborate with planned giving and leadership giving colleagues on complex and multi-year philanthropic opportunities.
Donor Engagement & Relationship Building
- Represent Scripps College throughout the East Coast, strengthening relationships with alumni, parents, and friends.
- Prepare donor briefings and background materials for the President, Vice President, and other senior leaders.
- Partner with donor relations, annual giving, alumnae engagement, and campus leadership to create exceptional donor experiences.
- Engage volunteer leaders and advisory groups in fundraising initiatives as appropriate.
Territory Management
- Plan and execute strategic travel throughout the East Coast to maximize donor engagement and solicitation opportunities.
- Represent the College at regional events, cultivation programs, and donor gatherings.
- Travel approximately 5–15 days per month to meet with prospects and attend College events. (Must meet 120 visits a year)
- Develop long-term engagement strategies that strengthen Scripps College's philanthropic presence across the territory.
Collaboration & Advancement Strategy
- Partner with faculty, administrators, and campus leaders to connect donor interests with institutional priorities.
- Participate in prospect strategy meetings and campaign planning.
- Contribute to fundraising forecasts, pipeline management, and divisional planning.
- Share best practices that strengthen fundraising effectiveness across the Advancement team.
Operations & Performance Management
- Maintain accurate donor strategies, proposals, and contact reports within the CRM system.
Salary : $100,000 - $107,500