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Strategic EmploymentPosted 1 month ago

Senior Advancement Officer

$140,000–$140,000 year

HybridLa Verne, California, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional Degree

Job Summary

Manage a substantial book of major gift relationships, working closely with senior institutional leadership to rebuild the frontline fundraising team following a capital campaign. Personally attribute track records closing five- and six-figure gifts while utilizing strong travel support for donor visits, including international trips. Maintain CRM proficiency using Raiser's Edge or comparable systems with demonstrated goal-tracking and KPI discipline. This portfolio-owning individual contributor role offers a clear runway into development leadership as the team scales back up.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of progressive frontline fundraising/advancement experience (5+ years for Senior-level track)
  • Personally-attributable track record closing five- and six-figure gifts
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including extended trips
  • CRM proficiency (Raiser's Edge or comparable donor CRM)

Desired Qualifications

  • Independent school or higher education advancement experience
  • Advanced degree
  • Background in leaner nonprofit environments requiring self-generated prospecting
  • Demonstrated goal-tracking/KPI discipline

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