Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer will secure philanthropic gifts in support of Gettysburg College, managing the ongoing identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of approximately 125 donor prospects in an assigned geographical region who have been identified as having the financial capacity to make a major gift of $100,000 or more.

Founded at a pivotal time in American history, Gettysburg College has upheld a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts since 1832. Since before the Civil War, the College has stood as a beacon of intellectualism and socially responsible citizenship.

Located in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the College is within two hours of the urban centers of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Students can choose from 40 majors and 40 minors that go beyond the traditional liberal arts education with a focus on experiential learning. An average class size of 18, and a 10 to 1 student to faculty-ratio, means professors are accessible and available to support student success.

Its 2,400 students from across the country, and globe, are provided with a wealth of opportunities to get involved outside the classroom. More than 120 clubs and organizations ensure that there will be something for everyone and provide a multitude of leadership experiences. Gettysburg College fields 24 varsity sports-12 for men and 12 for women-that compete at the NCAA Division III intercollegiate level. It is a founding member of the Centennial Conference, home to some of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges committed to excellence in both academics and athletics.

As a residential, undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences, Gettysburg College prepares students from across the nation and around the globe to pursue lives of personal and professional fulfillment, and to engage in society through effective leadership and socially responsible citizenship. In March of 2022, the Board of Trustees approved Gettysburg's new strategic plan, Living Our Promise, with the goal to inspire students to lead lives of meaning, service, and consequence. The plan advances this essential work and marries the excellence of a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education with a student experience that intentionally integrates learning that occurs inside and outside of the classroom.

Gettysburg College is recognized nationally and ranks among top colleges in the country for value, programs, and liberal arts experience. The College appears several times on the Princeton Review "Best 388 Colleges" list.

It is number 15 in 'Best Campus Food,' 16th in 'Students Study the Most,' as well as being recognized in 'Best Value Colleges,' 'Colleges That Create Futures,' 'Green Colleges,' and 'Great Intramural Sports.' Washington Monthly has recognized Gettysburg as 29th in liberal arts and 43rd in "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges in the Northeast. In addition, it is ranked among the Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report-61st in liberal arts, 54th in 'Best Value Schools,' and 49th in 'Best Undergraduate Teaching.

Gettysburg College was also named a Top Producing Institution for the Fulbright Program in 2021. The College has a history of producing prominent graduates across many fields-alumni include a Nobel Prizewinning cancer researcher, a former Texas Congressman and Presidential Candidate, former NAACP President, an Oscar-nominated cinematographer, and a Newbery Medalist, among others.

Gettysburg College boasts an impressive 98% rate for alumni employed or attending graduate school or pursuing further education within a year after graduation. This strong network of alumni is spread across all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada, and in five continents to offer support to fellow alumni, and the College.