Major Gifts Officer

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Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Major Gifts Officer - Senior

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Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Major Gifts Officer - Senior

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FLSA

Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

80465

EPA Position Type

EHRA Non Faculty

Position Overview

Position Summary

Job Summary The Major Gifts Officer, will manage a portfolio of approximately 125+ major gift donors and planned giving prospects. The Major Gifts Officer, will be responsible for executing strategic planning initiatives to enhance the overall athletic development efforts. Identifying strategic opportunities, developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit high-net worth donors and planned giving prospects to ensure a strong base of perpetual financial support. This individual will work closely with Athletic department prospects and donors. Duties and Responsibilities Designs and implements innovative strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit high-net worth donors and planned giving prospects for major gifts ($25K and above). Identifies and rates individual major gift and planned giving prospects. Obtains information concerning financial capability, special interests, giving history, Effectively prepares meeting materials, and major gift solicitations including, but not limited to high-quality solicitation materials, proposals. Manages communication and donor interactions with programmatic leadership Make direct, face-to-face solicitations (local and national), provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications. Analyzes prospect research with a keen understanding of moves management to steward donors towards major gifts. Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track and manage donor/prospect portfolio and monitor individual results toward fundraising goal; adhere to timely reporting of results to ensure accuracy of the fundraising pipeline and year-end projection forecasts. Provides stewardship over existing and future individual major gift and planned giving donors. Works closely with athletic staff, including directors, coaches, and volunteers Assists in identifying major gift prospect pool for proposed capital campaign. Identifies, recruits and services volunteers. Maintains current and accurate files on all individual donors. Ensures compliance with WSSU policies, procedures, rules and regulations. The position will report to Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, University Advancement and University Athletic Director Adhere to annual performance metrics To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to travel locally and nationally. May be occasionally required to work nights and weekends to meet fundraising goals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year College or university. 3-5 years experience in fund development not limited to higher education, corporate sector, and sales demonstrated success in a major gift solicitations and athletic fundraising Ability to write proposals, reports, and business correspondence Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Volunteer management skills. Strong planning skills and the ability to multi-task. Outstanding human relations and managerial skills. Demonstrative initiative. The ability to work with minimal supervision. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser’s Edge. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.● This position will report to Senior Director of Development

Position Information

Position Number

117012

Working Position Title

Major Gifts Officer

Building and Room No.

Blair Hall, Suite 311

Appointment Type

Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

No

Appointment Length.

12

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

No

Normal Work Schedule

8:00 am to 5:00 pm work schedule, to including occasional evenings and weekends

Department Required Skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in fundriaisng, knowledge of gift planning or in a field providing comparable knowledge of tax law and financial and estate planning principles. Prior fundraising experience, preferably in higher education preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage successful personal solicitations for major gift fundraising Ability to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals and positions Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage many projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills Skilled at collaborating with a variety of stakeholders Ability to coordinate and manage many projects simultaneously; attention to detail Ability and willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Appreciation for and support of the mission, tradition and culture of the University.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required

No

Physical Required

No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only

No

Position Type

EHRA Non Faculty

Time Limited Position

No

Appointment Length

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Open Date

10/24/2023

Close Date

11/14/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

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Applicant Document

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. References List 5. Letter of Reference 1 Optional Documents

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