Major Gift Officer, University Major Gifts

Manage a portfolio of 80–100 high-capacity prospect households in Colorado, Texas, and other Southwest/Mountain states, developing multi-year strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Regularly solicit and close seven-figure and multi-year commitments, including complex assets and blended giving strategies, by partnering with deans, faculty leaders, and senior administrators. Facilitate high-level donor engagement through individualized visits, proposal development, and strategic convenings while serving as a trusted advisor throughout the gift conversation lifecycle. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with University Fundraising Policy. This role supports Cornell's academic priorities within Alumni Affairs and Development, where the team recently engaged over 221K alumni to raise $6.7 billion.