Special Gifts Officer

Special Gifts Officer – The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth provides donor engagement support by soliciting and securing gifts ranging from $25,000 to $250,000+, partnering with the Tuck Advancement Team and aligning with strategic initiatives.

• Solicit five- and six-figure annual fund and restricted current-use gifts from alumni prospects; secure written commitments and ensure prompt payment of pledges (70%).
• Identify and cultivate potential donors using prospect research, fundraising expertise, and creativity, and refer prospects to appropriate teams (15%).
• Develop gift proposals with the Campaign Operations Team for specific strategic initiatives (5%).
• Enter donor contact activities into advancement systems and collaborate with partners (5%).
• Contribute ideas and support to Tuck Advancement initiatives, staying abreast of higher‑education fundraising trends (5%).
• Drive innovation in fundraising approaches and collaborate across Advancement, Tuck, and Dartmouth institutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including professional development and vehicle driving as an essential function.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience raising gifts for higher‑education institutions or transferable sales/relationship‑management experience; proficiency with fundraising systems such as Ellucian Advance.
• Knowledge of higher‑education economics, philanthropy, and administration.
• Willingness to travel extensively to meet donors and attend events.
• Strong ability to exceed donor and colleague expectations; proactive in delivering excellence.
• Creative, innovative mindset to develop new fundraising approaches.
• Excellent collaboration skills across Advancement, Tuck, and Dartmouth teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and applying new insights.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.