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Major Gifts Officer at Cornell University - ApplyBlast

Major Gifts Officer

Cornell University

4 months ago

Ithaca, NY

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Major Gift Officer at Cornell University leads strategic fundraising efforts for the Alumni Affairs and Development division, focusing on securing large gifts from high-net-worth alumni and parents. The role involves managing a portfolio of 100+ prospects through personalized cultivation plans, data-driven engagement strategies, and direct solicitation to meet annual revenue targets of $1M–$3M. Success requires strong relationship-building abilities, analytical skills, and the resilience to achieve ambitious goals in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 100–120 high-capacity donor prospects
Develop and execute tailored engagement and cultivation plans
Solicit and close annual and multi-year donation commitments
Conduct frequent personal visits and discovery qualification meetings
Partner with faculty and stakeholders to align donor interests with institutional priorities

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

About Cornell University

cornell.edu

Headquarters

Ithaca, New York, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1865

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Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across more than 100 fields of study. Its colleges and schools span campuses in Ithaca, New York City, and Doha, Qatar, combining a land‑grant mission with global research and outreach. Cornell is known for interdisciplinary scholarship and strong professional programs—engineering, business, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, architecture, agriculture, hotel administration, human ecology, and industrial and labor relations—along with sustainability and public‑impact initiatives. Students and researchers choose Cornell for its rigorous academics, extensive resources, and emphasis on innovation and global partnerships.