Major Gift Officer - FT

Position Summary:

The Major Gift Officer is responsible for developing a plan to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit mid-level and major gifts from alumni and friends of the University.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors

• Manage a prospect portfolio of potential donors

• Implement all aspects of gift cycle including identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Secure donations to achieve department and individual financial goals

• Focus on securing support for university priorities such as academic programs, scholarships, unrestricted, facility renovation/expansion, and other campus improvements

• Develop stewardship and donor recognition programs in concert with the Vice President of Advancement

• Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, advancement staff, and other university representatives to achieve established goals

• Document all prospect and donor actions for historical records, accountability, analysis, and planning.

• Manage related budget

• Organize or participate in other initiatives to promote the University and philanthropy

• Provide effective training, support and leadership for campaign volunteers and leaders to meet annual financial goals

• Act as an ambassador of the University and actively seek out opportunities to become involved in the community

• Create strategies to market to major donors in concert with the PR/Marketing/Alumni Engagement

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, CFRE or Masters preferred

• Five to seven years successful experience in major or planned gift fundraising preferably in higher education or closely related field

• Understand and affirm the mission of Mount Mary University and the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

• Ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the University.

• Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the University's fundraising priorities by developing excellent relationships with faculty, administration, trustees, volunteers, and the advancement team

• Demonstrates leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional activities

• Successful experience in making cold calls, as well as, developing cultivation and solicitation strategies

• Adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflects an optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys a sensitivity to needs of the donors

• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing and listening skills, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.

• Must be willing to travel

• Be a good steward of University and donor resources

• Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize donor software: reporting, analyzing, evaluating

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift

• Must sit, walk or stand

• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• Can be scheduled for up to 40 hours a week

• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year

• Complete work required within a limited space

• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity