Major Gift Officer

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00495PO24 Job Family Alumni Relations and Development Job Function Major Gifts USC Market Title Major Gifts Supervisor Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132011 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Major Gift Officer Campus Aiken Work County Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Development State Pay Band 7 Approved Starting Salary $59,581 Advertised Salary Range $59,581 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Major Gift Officer (Alumni/Dev Manager II), Salary: $59,581 per year, USC Aiken Development

The position reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs. The Major Gift Officer will be responsible for aggressively pursuing the fund-raising goals of the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Individual will be responsible for generating new contacts directly and expanding relationships with key existing and prospective donors. Solicitation of major gifts and expertise in planned giving are important aspects of this position. Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of successful higher education or related fund raising/development experience; demonstrated success in raising funds from individual and institutional/corporate donors; Must be available to work flexible hours and travel.

Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM database preferred. University fundraising experience strongly preferred. Superlative written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated presentation abilities, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills; organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks; ability to maintain high level of confidentiality; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to confer with a broad spectrum of university, community and business leaders.

Application deadline: July 11, 2024. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of successful higher education or related fund raising/development experience; demonstrated success in raising funds from individual and institutional/corporate donors; Must be available to work flexible hours and travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM database preferred. University fundraising experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, students, donors, businesses and the general public; ability to relate fund raising programs to university goals and objectives. Must be proficient using computers and standardized fundraising software.

Excellent communication and writing skills. Solid understanding of finances and budgets.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develop and maintain an active portfolio of donors and prospects. Work regularly and directly with donors to determine individual interests and craft proposals to meet the desires of these current and potential donors.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty

Solicit gifts per year in the $10K to $50K range. Work with the Vice Chancellor (VC) for Development & Alumni Affairs and other Major Gift Officer(s) on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Coordinate all solicitations and maintain monthly metrics with VC.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Maintain weekly accurate and up-to-date moves management on all prospects and potential donors. Meet with VC and Prospect Management Team in Columbia on a quarterly basis to keep moves management on track. Research wealth engine information, (annual, capital, and planned gifts) on CRM to identify new prospects.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Work with VC to develop comprehensive gift strategies with deans and directors for USC Aiken's colleges and schools to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors for the university. This includes major and plan gifts that align with the strategic plans of the university.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Attend USC Aiken chancellor and donor events to secure new friends and donors. Work with Vice Chancellor on 12-to-18-month calendar for fund-raising initiatives.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/20/2024 Job Close Date 07/11/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 11, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170292 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you meet at least the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of successful higher education or related fund raising/development experience; * demonstrated success in raising funds from individual and institutional/corporate donors; and available to work flexible hours and travel?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents