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Brown University
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Job Description
The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will create and execute comprehensive development plans designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner philanthropic support for Brown's initiatives and academic programs. The LGO will manage a portfolio of 200 - 225 prospects rated in the $50,000 - $250,000 range. Primary focus will be on qualifying and cultivating prospects/donors to make their initial annual, leadership, or major gift, with a fundraising goal of raising $500,000 to $1 million annually.
As part of their annual visits, the LGO will also solicit their prospect pool for annual gifts and strive to close at least two planned gifts.
Other responsibilities include effective collaboration and partnership with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managers across a diverse range of fundraising programs; staffing University administrators and faculty on development visits with prospects and donors; and recording activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database.
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the University, its initiatives, and its internal and external constituents to serve as a University representative and a liaison between the Division of Advancement and Brown's alumni, parents, and friends. The Leadership Giving Officer routinely interacts with a variety of University colleagues, including those in Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, Development, various academic departments, and faculty members, among others.
This position currently manages a portfolio of prospects based in California; the considering officer must be located in the Providence, RI area.
Education And Experience
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.
Benefits Of Working At Brown
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date
2026-04-03
Job Posting Title
Leadership Giving Officer, West Coast
Department
Advancement
Grade
Grade 10
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/South-Street-Landing/Leadership-Giving-Officer--West-Coast_REQ207575
Job Description
The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will create and execute comprehensive development plans designed to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and garner philanthropic support for Brown's initiatives and academic programs. The LGO will manage a portfolio of 200 - 225 prospects rated in the $50,000 - $250,000 range. Primary focus will be on qualifying and cultivating prospects/donors to make their initial annual, leadership, or major gift, with a fundraising goal of raising $500,000 to $1 million annually.
As part of their annual visits, the LGO will also solicit their prospect pool for annual gifts and strive to close at least two planned gifts.
Other responsibilities include effective collaboration and partnership with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managers across a diverse range of fundraising programs; staffing University administrators and faculty on development visits with prospects and donors; and recording activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database.
This position requires in-depth knowledge of the University, its initiatives, and its internal and external constituents to serve as a University representative and a liaison between the Division of Advancement and Brown's alumni, parents, and friends. The Leadership Giving Officer routinely interacts with a variety of University colleagues, including those in Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, Development, various academic departments, and faculty members, among others.
This position currently manages a portfolio of prospects based in California; the considering officer must be located in the Providence, RI area.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a related field such as fundraising, related higher education or nonprofit experience, sales, customer service, or volunteer management.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct development experience and exposure to solicitation and gift closure.
- Brown development experience and knowledge of Brown University are strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement and the fundraising enterprise.
- Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills, team-building skills, and demonstrating tact, poise, and diplomacy while working with a wide variety of personalities. Ability and comfort in meeting and interacting with individuals of considerable social status and affluence are required.
- Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Must be able and willing to travel frequently throughout the United States to attend relevant programs and events and to meet with current and prospective donors and leadership volunteers to further cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Ability to apply good judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to deal with highly confidential alumni, parent, student, family, donor, and prospect information.
- Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines.
- Working knowledge of email and calendars, the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software such as Adobe Acrobat, donor databases, etc.
- Decisiveness, trustworthiness, discretion, and creativity are daily requirements of this position.
- Commitment to working in a team environment is essential.
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.
Benefits Of Working At Brown
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date
2026-04-03
Job Posting Title
Leadership Giving Officer, West Coast
Department
Advancement
Grade
Grade 10
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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