Senior Major Gifts Officer

Job Profile Summary

Broward College is entering an exciting new chapter under the leadership of a new permanent president and an engaged Foundation Board, united in the bold aspiration to position the College as the number one destination for academic excellence. This momentum reinforces the important role of Advancement in supporting student success, institutional priorities, and meaningful philanthropy.

Job Profile Summary
The Senior Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing and managing major gifts of $10,000 and above, and leadership gifts of $100,000 and above, from a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this role is central to advancing the fundraising goals of Broward College by developing tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that align with institutional priorities.
The Senior Major Gifts Officer works collaboratively with colleagues across the Advancement team, as well as Pathway Deans, faculty, and other academic and administrative leaders, to cultivate meaningful donor relationships that support programs, scholarships, and College initiatives. This position also supports and mentors other major gift officers and partners with academic leadership to translate programmatic needs into compelling philanthropic opportunities.
Additionally, the Senior Major Gifts Officer supports the Vice President, Advancement, and Executive Director of Broward College Foundation in cultivating and stewarding principal gift prospects ($1 million+). This role requires a high level of external engagement and a relationship-driven approach to fundraising.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Eight years of relevant fundraising, sales and/or non-profit experience.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and solicits a portfolio of prospects approved by the Vice President, serving as the primary prospect manager. Develops and implements engagement strategies aligned with donor interests and College priorities.
• Ensures donor records and prospect strategies are current and accurately maintained in the Advancement database. Collaborates with internal partners to support consistent donor outreach, stewardship, and gift planning efforts.
• Supports the College’s strategic plan and presidential initiatives through philanthropic engagement and related Advancement activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and major gift solicitation.
• Knowledge of deferred giving vehicles and changes in regulations that impact IRAs, inheritance tax, etc.
• Ability to stay current with IRS changes and changes with State of Florida regulations in relation to fundraising.
• Requires the ability to present and disseminate data to various levels.
• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office products and specialized computer systems (Raiser's Edge preferred).

Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement for employees and family members

Job Title

Senior Major Gifts Officer

  

Position Number

P0087374

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

Broward College Foundation

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

716

    

Salary

$75,500 - $85,500 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

  

Work Shift

First Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

   

Hours Per Week

37.5

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

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