Leadership Giving Officer, Mid-Atlantic
Inside Higher Ed, Providence, RI, United States
Job Summary
The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will develop and implement comprehensive development plans to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and secure philanthropic support for Brown’s initiatives and academic programs. The LGO manages a portfolio of 200–225 prospects rated in the $50,000–$250,000+ range and aims to raise $500,000–$1,000,000 annually.
Key Responsibilities
Qualify and cultivate prospects/donors to achieve their initial annual, leadership, or major gift.
Solicit annual gifts from the prospect pool and close at least two planned gifts each year.
Collaborate with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managers across diverse programs.
Staff University administrators and faculty on development visits with prospects and donors.
Record activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database.
Serve as a University representative and liaison between the Division of Advancement and Brown’s alumni, parents, and friends.
Operate within the Washington, DC‑Mid‑Atlantic region portfolio and reside in the Providence, RI area.
Travel frequently across the United States and attend relevant events.
Work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in fundraising, higher education nonprofit, sales, customer service, or volunteer management.
Minimum of 2 years of direct development experience with solicitation and gift closure.
Brown development experience and strong knowledge of Brown University are preferred.
Job Competencies
Strong organizational and planning skills, able to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans.
Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies and exhibit excellent written and oral communication.
Capability and comfort interacting with individuals of significant social status and affluence.
Detail‑oriented self‑starter capable of managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive timelines.
Strong judgment and discretion for handling confidential information.
Proficient with email, calendars, Windows environment, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, donor databases.
Decisive, trustworthy, creative, and committed to teamwork.
Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and satisfactory education verification.
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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Key Responsibilities
Qualify and cultivate prospects/donors to achieve their initial annual, leadership, or major gift.
Solicit annual gifts from the prospect pool and close at least two planned gifts each year.
Collaborate with colleagues, peers, and fundraising unit managers across diverse programs.
Staff University administrators and faculty on development visits with prospects and donors.
Record activities, contacts, proposals, and strategic plans in the donor database.
Serve as a University representative and liaison between the Division of Advancement and Brown’s alumni, parents, and friends.
Operate within the Washington, DC‑Mid‑Atlantic region portfolio and reside in the Providence, RI area.
Travel frequently across the United States and attend relevant events.
Work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in fundraising, higher education nonprofit, sales, customer service, or volunteer management.
Minimum of 2 years of direct development experience with solicitation and gift closure.
Brown development experience and strong knowledge of Brown University are preferred.
Job Competencies
Strong organizational and planning skills, able to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans.
Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies and exhibit excellent written and oral communication.
Capability and comfort interacting with individuals of significant social status and affluence.
Detail‑oriented self‑starter capable of managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive timelines.
Strong judgment and discretion for handling confidential information.
Proficient with email, calendars, Windows environment, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, donor databases.
Decisive, trustworthy, creative, and committed to teamwork.
Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and satisfactory education verification.
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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