Job Description

Join Cornell University’s renowned Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science as a Major Gift Officer. Be a part of an Ivy League institution and a recognized leader in academic excellence and scientific research. As part of the Bowers CIS team, you will help shape the future of Cornell’s fastest growing college.Named in 2020, Bowers CIS is at the forefront of today’s most important areas of scientific inquiry. As a Major Gift Officer your primary responsibility will be to generate philanthropic investment to support the college’s growth strategy. We seek an innovative and collaborative professional who can identify and cultivate major donors and expand our donor base by developing new high-potential donors.Working closely with the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs, you will be part of a high-performing team committed to the advancement of the college’s educational mission and aspirations for societal impact. Your work will contribute to our efforts to secure Cornell University’s excellence in research, teaching and innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects with the capacity to make commitments of $250K-$10M. Work closely with the university’s Discovery Team to identify and qualify new potential major gift donors. Develop an annual work plan for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the assigned prospects to include: A minimum of 100 personal visits or significant personal contacts each year as either a participant or facilitator;Solicitation of an annual fund gift for each prospect, either through a personal visit or solicitation by a volunteer or as part of the Annual Fund’s programs;Completion of 12-15 major gift solicitations each year and closure of 8-10 gifts; more precise goals to be established each year using the Major Gift Officer Success Matrix.