The search for an experienced fundraiser at Union College

Donna Abbott-Vlahos

Union College in Schenectady, NY, is looking for a major gifts officer who will be expected to raise $1 million a year

Union College is looking for a major gifts officer to build long-term relationships with parents of students whose wealth is $100,000 or more.

The position pays between $50,0000 and $80,000, depending on experience.

Scott Rava, director of principal gifts at the private, 2,200-student college in Schenectady, NY tells me the person they hire will be expected to raise $1 million a year, and make between 12 and 15 visits a year, most of them on the Eastern seaboard.

So far, the college has received 30 applications for the job, which has the official title of ?major gift officer for parents.? The position was vacated a month ago by someone who took an early retirement, Rava says.

Three other people have that title at Union, and another four ?principal gift officers? develop donor relationships with alumni and high-wage-earning families.

Interviews will start in two or three weeks. The posting is here.

Rava tells me it takes years to establish strong relationships with donors.

?We?re trying to build liaisons with our top prospects,? he says. ?It?s an issue of trust.?

Allen covers education, restaurants, transportation and nonprofits.

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