Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Category |
Professional/Administrative |
| Position Title |
Philanthropic Officer or Senior Philanthropic Officer |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
| Division |
Office of Advancement |
| Department |
Leadership Gifts |
| Work Arrangement type |
Remote - may work fully from an approved remote location within designated states/regions. Occasional travel to campus/office may be required. |
| Hiring Wage/Salary Range |
$100,000-$115,00 or $110,00-$130,00 for SPO |
| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
A minimum of three years of experience in higher education fundraising, sales, non-profits, or related fields. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Education |
Bachelor's required. |
| Certifications |
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| Offer Determination |
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. |
| Physical Requirements |
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| Other Information |
This position requires extensive travel to engage with and solicit prospects, including meeting with constituents and staffing both on-campus and off-campus events.
Position provides for the opportunity to work remotely from CT, GA, MA, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, TX, and NY without relocation. Work requires collaboration with other team members during standard business hours and will be required to report to our Hamilton, NY campus for meetings and events. It is expected that remote employees will attend on campus Division Meetings four times a year as well as staff Reunion yearly. It is expected that remote employees will make every effort to engage in the life of the university, which may include attending campus events such as homecoming, ACI weekend, family weekend and commencement.
Remote arrangements such as this are reviewed annually and based on performance.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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| Benefits |
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our
Benefits page. |
| Department Statement |
Colgate enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy, having committed more than $800 million toward the $1 billion goal for the
Campaign for the Third Century, which kicked off publicly in April 2022. This tradition of philanthropy, paired with strong levels of alumni affinity, positions Colgate well for even greater success, as Vice President and Campaign Director Kim Harris and the Advancement team partner with university leadership to enhance campaign priorities to meet the vision for the University's Third Century and secure commitments to sustain Colgate's momentum in support of emerging priorities. |
| Accountabilities |
Responsible for developing, cultivating and stewarding relationships with major gift prospects and donors as assigned to secure resources in support of Colgate's mission and campaign priorities and increase levels of engagement utilizing effective prospect qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies. Responsible for developing and executing strategies for solicitation that maximize the prospect's giving potential while aligning university priorities with donor intent.
Responsible for effectively accessing and navigating relevant technology systems used in advancement, and utilizing data as a resource in decision-making while maintaining respect for the security of private or confidential information. Responsible for developing strong working relationships with Office of Advancement colleagues, University administrators, faculty and staff to professionally address both opportunities and concerns.
Accountable for meeting performance metrics established by the Office of Advancement. |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number |
2026S045Posting |
| Temporary |
No |
| Work Schedule |
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| Job Open Date |
06/12/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
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| EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. |
| Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Please let us know how you heard about this position.
- Albany Times Union
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- BlackCoachesinSports
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- Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Colgate Employee
- Colgate Website
- CoSIDA
- Diverse Issues of Higher Education
- HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Colgate University
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Jun 12, 2026