Philanthropic Officer or Senior Philanthropic Officer

Colgate enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy, having committed more than $800 million toward the $1 billion goal for the Campaign for the Third Century, which kicked off publicly in April 2022. This tradition of philanthropy, paired with strong levels of alumni affinity, positions Colgate well for even greater success, as Vice President and Campaign Director Kim Harris and the Advancement team partner with university leadership to enhance campaign priorities to meet the vision for the University's Third Century and secure commitments to sustain Colgate's momentum in support of emerging priorities.

Accountabilities

Responsible for developing, cultivating and stewarding relationships with major gift prospects and donors as assigned to secure resources in support of Colgate's mission and campaign priorities and increase levels of engagement utilizing effective prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies. Responsible for developing and executing strategies for solicitation that maximize the prospect's giving potential while aligning university priorities with donor intent.

Responsible for effectively accessing and navigating relevant technology systems used in advancement, and utilizing data as a resource in decision-making while maintaining respect for the security of private or confidential information. Responsible for developing strong working relationships with Office of Advancement colleagues, University administrators, faculty and staff to professionally address both opportunities and concerns.

Accountable for meeting performance metrics established by the Office of Advancement.