Major Gift Officer at Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is hiring a full-time Major Gift Officer in Norfolk, Virginia, to develop and cultivate long-term philanthropic relationships with alumni, donors, and prospects. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private gifts of $25,000 or more, managing major-gift fundraising initiatives with college deans, faculty, development staff, and volunteer leaders, and meeting the university’s funding priorities. The position requires donor relationship-building, fundraising and development knowledge, communication, organization, problem-solving, flexibility, and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends; a valid driver’s license and a master’s degree or equivalent bachelor’s degree with experience or training are required.