Leadership Gift Officer - New York City

Leadership Gift Officer - New York City Cornell University welcomes candidates for the position of Leadership Gifts Officer in our Alumni Affairs and Development division. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the university's advancement efforts. The Leadership Gifts Officer (LGO) is an important member of the Annual and Leadership Giving Team. Reporting to the Director of Leadership Gifts, this role is responsible for raising Annual Fund dollars through donor retention, upgrading, and pipeline development. The LGO will carry a portfolio of prospects and donors with loyal giving histories and/or the potential to support the Annual Fund at a higher level. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of 160-180 prospects with giving capacity of $25K-$249K. Conduct a minimum of 200 meetings annually, with at least 150 dedicated to Annual Fund solicitations. Regularly solicits and closes annual gifts or multi-year commitments totaling $25K to $249K. Maintain accurate contact reports, strategy updates, and donor intelligence into CRM by month-end deadlines. Partner with major gift services staff to support acknowledgments, briefings, and presidential correspondence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Demonstrated success in relationship-based work, preferably including solicitation, closing, or negotiations in a metric-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft multi-tier asks and adapt messaging to diverse audiences. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information to assess donor capacity, inclination, and appropriate next steps. Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Ability to maintain a valid driver's license, travel domestically and abroad, and work evenings and weekends as needed. About Alumni Affairs and Development Cornell's Alumni Affairs and Development division, widely regarded as one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, connects alumni, parents and friends with opportunities to advance the university's mission through philanthropy and engagement. As part of our team, you'll help cultivate meaningful relationships while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence and educational advancement. Work Location This position is based in New York City and welcomes applicants from the tri-state area. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 3 days per week and in office 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Gifts Officer II Job Family:

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$95,055.00 - $128,453.00

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Rachel Colunio Contact Email:

rg50@cornell.edu

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