Position Title:
Leadership Gift Officer I
Reporting to the Director, Leadership and Planned Giving, the Leadership Gifts Officer I is responsible for the management of prospect portfolios consisting of donors who are generally capable of making commitments of $25,000 and more to the annual fund, institutional endowment, or special projects at the College. This individual will work closely with colleagues throughout Institutional Advancement and throughout the College to ensure high-quality engagement and successful resources.
This officer must be able to work independently and collaboratively as a team member. The officer must work strategically, as assigned, with the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Relations, other senior administrators, faculty, staff, campaign volunteer leaders, and the College President to support college-wide fundraising priorities. The officer must be able to travel up to 25% or more locally and nationally.
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three to five years of related experience in fundraising or a related field (such as sales) is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, with the ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical and procedural manuals. Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills and be able to write proposals, correspondence, and reports independently. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, during one-to-one visits and in groups. Must possess a highly developed sense of propriety in handling sensitive information. Must have the ability to adhere to deadlines while managing multiple projects. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are required. Must be able to travel locally and nationally.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) which includes preparation of memos, basic correspondence, and spreadsheets. The employee must be internet savvy and able to use email systems such as MS Outlook or Lotus Notes. Familiarity with fundraising software is a plus.
Experience in higher education and with comprehensive fundraising campaigns is highly preferred, and progressive development-related experience may be considered.
Valid driver's license.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to: stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop or climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Days
1% - 25%
Full-time
This position is eligible for fully remote work.
Exempt
1
SC0712P
09/01/2024
Yes
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