Job Summary: The Advancement Officer is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and deferred gift prospects to align benefactor interests with the strategic objectives of the College. He/she will manage a portfolio of prospects with a primary focus on qualifying prospects and closing major and deferred gifts. Frequent travel to visit donors and prospective donors throughout the United States, and primarily in the upper Midwest, is required. The Advancement Officer works collaboratively within the Office of College Advancement which includes development, alumni engagement, advancement services, and foundation and government relations. He/she will build effective relationships with internal and external audiences to achie