Major Gifts Officer – Gift Planning

Job description

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer – Gift Planning Department: Development / Advancement Division: Reports to: Director of Gift Planning Status: Full-Time, Exempt Position Summary: The Major Gifts Officer plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Calvin University by building meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends who share a passion for Christian higher education and the formation of students as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to invite donors into a larger story of impact, transformation, and kingdom work. This position leads the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of significant charitable gifts, managing a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects across the United States. With a strong emphasis on proactive prospecting, new donor discovery, and relationship-building, the Major Gifts Officer helps expand Calvin’s network of generous partners who believe in the university’s mission and future. The ideal candidate is energized by people, inspired by purpose, and motivated by the excitement of building something - developing a pipeline, opening new doors, and helping don...