Pomfret seeks an energetic and strategic Leadership Giving Officer to join a high-performing Advancement team responsible for raising between $6–10 million annually. The Leadership Giving Officer will manage a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends with the capacity to make gifts from $10,000 - $100,000 while also working to increase donor participation at all levels. This role is ideal for a driven and collegial professional who thrives on meaningful, in-person connections, embraces frequent travel, and can work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a personal portfolio of approximately 250+ prospects, focusing primarily on alumni and parents in the Northeast region.
• Conduct a minimum of 150 meaningful, in-person visits annually, with the goal of soliciting and closing four and five-figure gifts, and encouraging participation among other managed prospects, in support of Pomfret’s priorities.
• Work in partnership with the Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Programs and the Associate Director of Advancement to increase donor participation at all levels with all constituents.
• Develop and strengthen a pipeline of leadership-level annual donors, while working with individuals to achieve their philanthropic goals in support of the goals of Pomfret.  
• Utilize prospect research tools to assist with identifying, qualifying, and verifying capacity of existing and potential donors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of contacts, strategies, and results in the advancement database.
• Represent Pomfret School at on and off campus events, including regional receptions and school gatherings.
• Contribute to a collaborative, results-driven culture within a dynamic and supportive Advancement Office.
• Continually strive to improve and enhance processes and systems
• Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous professional experience preferred in advancement, sales, or business development
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems) and research tools preferred.

About Pomfret School

Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 355 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Set on a beautiful 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a challenging and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through an engaging process of learning and leading, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world. With a clear mission, Pomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly interconnected society. Pomfret School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in administration of its employment, enrollment, or educational policies, tuition assistance programs or other administered programs.

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