Director of Major Gifts
- Employer
- Pomona College
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- May 20, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Pomona
College in the search for a Director of Major Gifts.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, the
Director of Major Gifts will provide leadership, set strategic
direction for the department, and be charged with generating new
revenue for Pomona College for annual fundraising, and in
preparation for the most aspirational, comprehensive capital
campaign in the history of the College. The Director will be a
critical leader in the building and growth of a sustainable donor
pipeline while strengthening opportunities for securing major and
principal gifts, managing a personal portfolio of prospects, and
leading a high-performing and data-driven major gifts team to
support a successful multi-year campaign. The Director will be an
inspiring fundraising leader and advocate for the value of a
liberal arts education and will support the college’s senior
leadership in launching campus initiatives and promoting a
donor-centric model of sustained fundraising.
Established in 1887, Pomona College is a private liberal arts
college that offers a comprehensive curriculum, with 48 majors
in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. One
of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, Pomona is a
close-knit and diverse community of accomplished scholars,
scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists who are passionate about
making a difference in the world. There are approximately
1,477 students who come to Pomona from 61 nations and
49 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, and
Puerto Rico.
With a student-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, Pomona students work
closely with their professors in the classroom, in the lab, and in
the field. And its location—within an hour of Los Angeles and the
mountains, desert, and beaches—provides countless opportunities for
field study, research, and internships.
Pomona College is committed to advancing the diversity of its
community. Its campus, like many others across the nation, is
navigating a critical turning point on issues of diversity and
inclusivity. As a globally recognized institution in Southern
California—a region at the forefront of diversity, openness and
innovation—it must lead the way. A diverse student body and
curriculum gives Pomona students unique and important opportunities
for intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth. It provides them
with the necessary tools to face the challenges of today’s
world—political divisiveness, social upheaval, and structural
inequities—creatively and to build communities and organizations
that are open, vibrant, and diverse.
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position as is seven years
of advancement experience with increasing leadership
responsibilities in the area of major gift fundraising. Experience
working on a comprehensive, large-scale capital campaign within a
higher education setting is a plus. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of Pomona College–to educate students of
exceptional promise and to guide their contributions as the next
generation of leaders, scholars, artists, and engaged members of
society to fulfill the vision of the college’s founders: to bear
their added riches in trust for all.
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