Major Gifts Officer
Company: Waynesburg University
Location: Waynesburg
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Waynesburg University is currently seeking applicants for a
Major Gifts Officer. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. This is a full-time, benefits eligible
position. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field desired, 2 years of
progressively successful experience in non-profit fundraising,
higher education, or sales required. Excellent interpersonal,
verbal, and written communication skills and strong organizational
skills required. Knowledge of fundraising information sources,
techniques and strategies. Experience with proposal writing,
prospect research techniques and the ability to cultivate
non-alumni partnerships and/or philanthropic support. Valid
Driver’s license required. This position is responsible for the
identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor
prospects capable of making major gifts ($20,000) to the
University. This position will build strategic relationships with
major gift prospects through personal visits and correspondence.
Candidates must be committed both personally and professionally to
the mission and purpose of Christian Higher Education. Send
resume/cv, and letter of interest, and names/addresses/phone
numbers of five references. Include transcripts (unofficial copies
are acceptable initially). Apply to the Human Resources Office,
Waynesburg University, 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA
15370, e-mail: hr@waynesburg.edu. For further information, please
see the University home page www.waynesburg.edu
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