Major Gifts Officer – Gift Planning

Department: Development / Advancement Division
Reports to: Director of Gift Planning
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Calvin University by building meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends who share a passion for Christian higher education and the formation of students as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to invite donors into a larger story of impact, transformation, and kingdom work. This position leads the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of significant charitable gifts, managing a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects across the United States. With a strong emphasis on proactive prospecting, new donor discovery, and relationship-building, the Major Gifts Officer helps expand Calvin’s networ...