The Major Gifts Officer’s primary responsibility is to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of current and potential donors with the capacity to make gifts of $25,000+.  S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues in the advancement office, school administration, and high level volunteers to create and implement fundraising plans that result in major gifts for The Baldwin School. This is a front-line position that will require regional and national travel.

• Develop annual visit, solicitation and revenue goals in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer;
• Create detailed prospect relationship strategies around donor interests and school priorities for an assigned portfolio of approximately 100 current and prospective donors;
• Conduct 12-15 face-to-face meetings per month for the purposes of qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects and donors;
• Prepare proposals and materials including written documentation for accurate gift recording, use, recognition and stewardship;
• Ensure the integrity of information in the school’s Raiser’s Edge database relevant to assigned prospects, including visit reports, stages, strategies and tasks;
• Develop a thorough knowledge of Baldwin School history, academic and extracurricular programs, and its faculty, students and administration; maintain a thorough understanding of the School’s current priorities and initiatives;
• Attend and support appropriate alumnae and donor engagement events as related to assigned prospects or as needed by the department;
• Participate in departmental and professional training programs to increase expertise and visibility within the profession;
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work environment;
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.