Teams at Lewis & Clark College

Leads fundraising advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences by developing academic fundraising strategies, managing up to 200 major and principal gift prospects, cultivating donor relationships, securing significant philanthropic commitments, and partnering with academic and advancement leadership. The role translates academic priorities into compelling giving opportunities, oversees stewardship and donor engagement, represents the college at events, and requires regular local, regional, and national travel.

Administers federal and private educational loan programs, including origination, certification, disbursement, returns, counseling, and compliance. Reconciles approximately $50 million in federal grants, work-study, and loan funds; prepares reports and closes processing years. Processes initial financial aid offers, supports financial wellness programs, liaises with lenders, and supervises student workers. Provides accurate, compassionate service to students and families while managing regulatory requirements, deadlines, and sensitive financial information.

The Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of 120–150 major-gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts of $10,000 or more. Responsibilities include donor relationship management, planned giving, board and volunteer engagement, fundraising strategy, prospect tracking in a CRM, reporting, and regular regional travel. The role collaborates with law school leadership, faculty, alumni, and volunteers to secure transformational philanthropic support.