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McCallie School

Assistant Gift Officer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Assistant Gift Officer Founded in 1905 and serving nearly 1,000 day and boarding students from across the United States and all over the world, McCallie is one of the country's premier independent ...

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RWJBarnabas Health

Principal Gift Officer

Long Branch, NJ · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Job Title: Principal Gift Officer Location: Monmouth Medical Center Department Name: Foundation Req #: 0000244824 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Pay ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Principal Gift Officer

Long Branch, NJ · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Job Title: Principal Gift Officer Location: Monmouth Medical Center Department Name: Foundation Req #: 0000244824 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Pay ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Principal Gift Officer

Long Branch, NJ · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Job Title: Principal Gift Officer Location: Monmouth Medical Center Department Name: Foundation Req #: 0000244824 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Pay ...

Amherst College

Senior Major Gift Officer

Amherst, MA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Senior Major Gift Officer Amherst Campus Full Time JR6844 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial ...

Lincoln University

Major Gift Officer

Jefferson City, MO

$68K - $88K/yr

The Major Gift Officer serves as a frontline fundraising professional responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and community ...

Amherst College

Senior Major Gift Officer

Amherst, MA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

The Senior Major Gift Officer is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 to $130,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number ...

Amherst College

Senior Major Gift Officer

Amherst, VA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

The Senior Major Gift Officer is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 to $130,000 per year. The salary offered will vary based on a number ...

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How much do gift officer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for gift officer in the United States is $61,004.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gift Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gift Officer, you need a background in fundraising or nonprofit management, strong relationship-building abilities, and often a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems like Raiser's Edge or Salesforce, as well as knowledge of prospect research tools, is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and strategic thinking help you engage donors and build lasting partnerships. These skills are vital for securing philanthropic support and advancing the organization's mission.

How does a Gift Officer typically collaborate with other departments within a nonprofit organization?

Gift Officers regularly work with colleagues in marketing, communications, and program management to develop compelling fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies. They coordinate with finance teams to ensure accurate recording and acknowledgment of gifts, and may partner with leadership to identify funding priorities and stewardship opportunities. This cross-departmental collaboration helps Gift Officers tailor their outreach and deepen donor relationships, ultimately supporting the organization’s mission more effectively.

What is the difference between Gift Officer vs Development Associate?

AspectGift OfficerDevelopment Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in fundraisingBachelor's degree, entry-level fundraising experience
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, educational institutionsNonprofits, charities, educational institutions
Employer & Industry UsageFundraising, donor relationsFundraising support, donor database management

The Gift Officer primarily focuses on cultivating and soliciting major gifts from donors, requiring experience and relationship-building skills. The Development Associate supports fundraising efforts through administrative tasks and donor database management. While both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising, Gift Officers typically have more direct donor engagement responsibilities.

What is a Gift Officer?

A Gift Officer is a fundraising professional who cultivates and manages relationships with donors, encouraging them to contribute to an organization’s mission. They typically work for non-profits, educational institutions, or hospitals, focusing on securing major gifts and developing long-term giving strategies. Gift Officers communicate with donors, organize fundraising campaigns, and ensure that contributions align with the organization's goals. Their role is crucial in maintaining donor engagement and supporting the financial health of their organization.
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Infographic showing various Gift Officer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,004 per year, or $29.3 per hour.
Assistant Gift Officer

Assistant Gift Officer

McCallie School

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

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Assistant Gift Officer

Founded in 1905 and serving nearly 1,000 day and boarding students from across the United States and all over the world, McCallie is one of the country's premier independent schools and a national leader in educating boys in grades 6-12. McCallie takes an expansive view of education, seeking to form the whole boy. In his journey to manhood, McCallie comes alongside the student and supports his mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional development.

McCallie seeks an Assistant Gift Officer to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects within the school's philanthropic community. This role is ideal for an emerging advancement professional who brings strong organizational skills, relational instincts, and a service-oriented mindset, and who is eager to grow in the practice of relationship-based fundraising.

The Assistant Gift Officer works closely with senior philanthropy colleagues to advance donor relationships, execute engagement strategies, and strengthen McCallie's culture of philanthropy. This individual collaborates with internal partners and the Advancement Services/Operations (ASO) team to ensure effective communication, data integrity, and coordinated outreach.

This position provides meaningful exposure to major gift work while offering mentorship, structure, and opportunities for progressive responsibility in a dynamic independent school fundraising environment.

This is a year-round, 12-month, full-time position. It is considered exempt and eligible for full benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

Key Function #1 Donor and Prospect Support

  • Support the identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects within an assigned, developing portfolio focused in the local Chattanooga market and by way of virtual visits.
  • Support the donor pipeline by working with teammates to research, qualify, cultivate and steward new and existing relationships with priority focus on qualification and stewardship as directed by leadership
  • Maintain accurate and timely updates in the CRM system to support data integrity and relationship movement towards giving outcomes
  • Track activities and metrics related to outreach, engagement, and stewardship.
  • Participate in the moves management process and contribute insights on emerging prospects.

Key Function #2 Development Program Execution

  • Collaborate with philanthropy colleagues to implement cultivation and stewardship initiatives across constituencies.
  • Coordinate with Engagement and Operations colleagues on event logistics, data needs, campaign and stewardship support.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of targeted qualification and cultivation opportunities and programs.

Key Function #3 Community and Constituent Engagement

  • Support volunteer engagement efforts and assist in building relationships across the McCallie community.
  • Contribute to donor stewardship efforts, including thank you calls, and other personalized outreach.
  • Represent the Development Office at school and community events as appropriate.

Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

  • Integrity, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse constituents
  • Organization, detail-orientation, and responsiveness
  • Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and collaboration
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree;
  • 13 years of experience in advancement, nonprofit, education, or a related field preferred;
  • Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and donor databases a plus;
  • Deep understanding of, support for, and desire to live out McCallie's mission for the good of McCallie boys - including both the school's Christian foundation and its commitment to the ideals of honor, truth, and duty.

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