Major Gifts Officer

• Identify qualify cultivate solicit and steward an assigned portfolio of 125150 major gifts prospects annually. Donor prospects are alumni and friends of the University. Individual will be responsible for assigned areas/projects as directed by the VP of Advancement & Alumni Engagement.
• Achieves annual fundraising and prospect activity goals via minimum 10 proposals minimum 120 prospect moves (substantive interactions such as personal visits phone calls emails campus visits and other events) and financial commitments by donors to the University on an annual basis.
• Collaborate with assigned areas to strategize and deliver on fundraising opportunities
• Assure stewardship of gifts received and timely appropriate recognition of donors.
• Regularly evaluate major gift prospect portfolio advance prospects through gift cycles and solicit when appropriate; culminating in gifts in the five and six figure range or higher
• Work collaboratively with other University departments and constituent groups as assigned to create optimal cultivation and solicitation strategies matching the interests and objectives of prospects.
• Prepare timely written contact reports proposals gift illustrations informational materials and other materials to advance the cultivation and solicitation process.
• Attend Advancement and University events to build and maintain relationships with donors prospects and other possible philanthropic stakeholders
• Demonstrate and reflect an understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of Carlow University and the Sisters of Mercy on campus and to the larger community.
• Other duties based on the needs of the Advancement Office may be assigned.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in individual giving preferable in higher education and in cultivating soliciting and closing fivefigure gifts or more; Transferable work experience may be taken into consideration
• Knowledge and experience in working in a nonprofit environment
• Ability to effectively build sustain and leverage relationships in a strategic manner both towards internal and external stakeholders to advance the objectives of the institution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; exceptional interpersonal communication is a must
• Knowledge of IRS FASB laws strong alignment with the Donor Bill of Rights and deep understanding of fundraising and solicitation policies procedures and methodologies
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated skill at time management multitasking and project management
• Goal and mission oriented
• Entrepreneurial spirit to approach problem solving meeting and exceeding goals

• Bachelors Degree required Masters preferred.
• 57 years of professional work experience; nonprofit and higher education preferred
• Progressive track record of responsibility and gift closure
• Ability to travel is required; evenings and weekends may be needed
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and manage priorities
• Ability and motivation to work in a teambased goaloriented environment.
• Technical knowledge and use of donor database management systems. Experience with Raisers Edge database is a plus.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority