Philanthropic Officer

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Job Description: Position Summary Hamilton College, a top-ranked liberal arts college known for its need-blind admission policy and open curriculum, seeks an experienced Philanthropic Officer to join its distinguished Advancement team. This position is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing, versatile, and experienced development professional to join Hamilton’s Advancement team at a pivotal moment as the College prepares for its next comprehensive capital campaign. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Philanthropic Officer carries a portfolio of individual alumni and parent prospects, soliciting prospective donors for six figure gifts. The position will secure both operating, programmatic and endowed gifts, with a focus on increasing giving to capacity. Responsibilities: - With a strong understanding of donor solicitation strategies, manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects who have the capacity to make six figure gifts, qualifying, developing and stewarding them to secure, retain, and upgrade operating, programmatic and endowed contributions. - Meet or exceed fundraising goals set annually based on portfolio composition and in consultation with Adva...