Major Gift Officer
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Old Dominion University is hiring a Major Gift Officer. The Major Gift Officer at Old Dominion University is responsible for developing and cultivating long-term philanthropic relationships with alumni, donors, and prospects. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private gifts of $25,000 or more to support the University's mission. The officer will manage major gift fundraising initiatives with college deans, faculty, development staff, and volunteer leaders to meet funding priorities and maximize philanthropic support.
Key focus areas include Develop and cultivate long-term philanthropic relationships with alumni, donors and prospects, Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward private gifts of $25,000 or more, and Manage major gift fundraising initiatives with college dean and faculty.
Successful candidates bring Master’s Degree Or Bachelor’s Degree With Experience, Valid Driver’s License, and Travel And Work Nights And Weekends Required. Important skills include Build Donor Relationships, Cultivate Donor Relationships, Interpersonal Communication, Communication, Detail Oriented, and Manage Multiple Priorities.
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Job Title Major Gift Officer
Department OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT-C/W
Position Number FP390A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
Primary objective is to develop and cultivate long-term philanthropic relationships with alumni, donors and prospects. Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of private gifts of $25,000 or more in support of advancing the University’s mission. Manages major gift fundraising initiatives with respective college dean and faculty, gift officers/development staff, and volunteer leaders to meet funding priorities and maximize philanthropic support for the University.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively build and cultivate donor relationships and secure gifts at $25,000 and above.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strategic self-starter and results driven with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Knowledge of development principles, fundraising techniques and ethics.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective problem-solver.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage change and withstand pressure.
Demonstrates initiative, creativity and resourcefulness.
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends required.
Valid driver’s license.
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with experience and/or training that equates to a Master’s degree.
Considerable experience in fundraising, including individual solicitation as a development or major gift officer; or equivalent experience in comparable sales/marketing/client relations will be considered.
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None
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 07/27/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
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