Marymount seeks a dynamic, experienced frontline fundraiser for the role of Major Gifts Officer. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer identifies, cultivates, and stewards parents, alumnae, and friends to secure impactful gifts for the School. The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with school leadership and colleagues across development, admissions, and communications to strengthen Marymount’s culture of giving and connect donors meaningfully to the School’s mission. This position holds primary responsibility for alumnae affairs and planned giving. 

Responsibilities 

• Donor Cultivation & Solicitation

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors with the capacity to give leadership-level gifts 

• Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for alumnae, current parents, past parents, and friends of the School

• Prepare compelling, customized proposals, stewardship reports, and donor profiles

• Partner the Director of Development and Annual Fund Director on high-level solicitations

• Plan, attend, and support both donor and school events 

• Alumnae Engagement & Stewardship

• Serve as the primary liaison to all alumnae and alumnae parents

• Collaborate with the Development team and Board of Trustees to create meaningful engagement pathways that strengthen alumnae affinity and philanthropic support

• Build new relationships with under-engaged or emerging alumnae leaders

• Manage alumnae social media platforms

• Create stewardship plans that honor donor impact and sustain long-term commitment

• Collaborate with the development team to conceive, plan, and execute alumnae events and engagement initiatives that deepen connection to Marymount and inspire philanthropic support, including occasional travel

• Campaign Strategy & Collaboration

• Contribute to the planning and execution of the School’s capital campaigns, including but not limited to Endowment and Planned Giving

• Create and execute solicitation strategy based on wealth screening 

• Manage planned giving pipelines and Marymount’s Mother Butler Society

• Work collaboratively with the Development and Communications teams to align messaging and goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5–7 years of fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in closing major gifts (six figures and above) and/or capital campaigns
• Proficiency in Raisers Edge and Google Suite required
• Superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to connect authentically with a diverse range of donors and stakeholders
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive proposals and donor correspondence
• Highly organized and self-directed, with strong attention to detail and discretion
• Passion for girls’ education and familiarity with independent schools preferred

About Marymount School of New York

Marymount seeks educators who inspire students to recognize their unique talents, embrace challenges, and reach their full potential. Faculty are expected to be innovative instructors in inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms, as well as active participants in the school community. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of educating both the heart and the mind, Marymount’s mission and values are infused throughout our programs and daily lives; students graduate from the School as compassionate, ethical citizens with a strong commitment to social justice. Marymount’s faculty and staff are dedicated professionals who model lifelong learning, nurture a growth mindset, and make meaningful connections with students. We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.

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