Leadership Annual Gift Officer at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Job Description:

Winthrop Position Title:

Leadership Annual Gift Officer

State Title:

Alumni/Development Manager I

State Class Code:

CC30

State Pay Band:

06

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$65,000

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Annual Giving Manager, the Leadership Annual Gift Officer plays a key role in advancing the university's fundraising goals. Incumbent manages a portfolio of prospects capable of making leadership annual gifts of $1,000 or more, working closely with university partners, leaders and stakeholders to achieve ambitious fundraising objectives.

Job Summary:

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits a portfolio of 200+ leadership giving prospects and donors by leveraging face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, alumni events and other contacts to build relationships and increase support.


• Meets fundraising metrics, including donor retention and stewardship, defined by supervisor for management and growth of the President's Circle.


• Collaborates with the major gifts team to coordinate strategies and share prospect referrals.


• Serves as a host to university guests during donor events, ensuring a positive and impactful experience.


• Participates in reminder calls during key campaigns, including the Day of Giving, calendar year-end and fiscal year-end.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.


• At least two years of successful experience in higher education fundraising, related development field or sales.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in growing revenue and participation in an annual giving program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

• Excellent judgment and professionalism while representing Winthrop University in personal interactions with prospective donors.


• Strong aptitude for telemarketing, negotiating and closing gifts.


• Ability to engage effectively with donors, volunteers, colleagues and philanthropic stakeholders.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to persuasively express the university's mission and collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy and tact.


• Must be detail-oriented, able to take initiative, work independently, and successfully set priorities and manage work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.


• Working knowledge of or ability to learn Raiser's Edge NXT software.

Travel/Overtime Requirements:

Requires travel to meet face-to-face with donors and occasional attendance at donor events.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

12

Posting Number:

2025026S

Open Date:

09/23/2024

Close Date:

11/13/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).


* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

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