Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer

Job Description: The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer is responsible for creating a climate conducive for giving by developing and securing gifts (outright and pledged) of $25000 for special programs and projects new initiatives and campaigns with an assigned portfolio that reflects the universitys priority in increased fundraising for intercollegiate athletics. This includes identifying prospective donors to determine their potential as donors through strategic cultivation and welltried solicitations. Soliciting gifts and bringing gifts to closure for assigned prospects is an essential directive for the role. The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer as part of a cultivation strategy may also serve as a staff liaison to assigned volunteer groups providing to them highquality fundraising counsel and guidance. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Philanthropic Giving the Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer is a vital member of the Universitys soliciting team and is responsible for the identification qualification cultivation solicitation closure and stewardship of gifts of $25000 from alumni and friends of Arcadia University. Part of this positions portfolio will focus on intercollegiate athletic fundraising. The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer will collaborate with fellow gift officers senior leadership faculty and colleagues throughout the University to ensure that outreach to toplevel alumni and donors is coordinated and effective. This individual will seek to support the Universitys mission its articulated priorities and their athletic portfolio while giving life to the overall core values of University Advancement which are integrity collaboration accountability respect and results.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the identification cultivation and solicitation process for a portfolio of approximately 100 120 prospective donors. The portfolio will include current and prospective donors in and around the Philadelphiaarea as well as in one or more regions outside of the Commonwealth making travel a requirement of this role. This position is expected to spend a majority of time on the road building a network meeting with donors and making discovery visits to identify new prospective donors. Conduct a minimum of 120 prospective donor meetings annually submit a minimum of 30 major gift proposals of $25000 or greater which will need to include a request for unrestricted and restricted support for athletics. Achievement expectations for this position in the first year will be $25000$50000 secured through personal solicitations.
  
• Collaborate with annual fund officers to help manage the divisions unrestricted giving strategy.
  
• Solicit and close gifts based on the assigned portfolio (and its risk assessment) and the assigned donor status. In collaboration with other members of University Advancement this position will help to generate plan and execute creative cultivation and engagement strategies for currentuse multiyear year gifts which may utilize blended gift strategies to enhance gift outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Individual must have a minimum of 4 years of successful demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising preferably in higher education or other comparable experience.
  
• Must possess strong written oral and presentation communication skills and have experience in developing clear and concise major gift proposals
  
• Must have a proven track record of cultivating and securing fivefigure gifts and above as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
  
• Individual must be able to think strategically and creatively possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments
  
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Raisers Edge or similar database system.
  
• Position requires frequent travel and occasional attendance at University Advancement events in the evenings and weekends

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadias Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once weve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a topranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a valuesbased authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the Best in the Northeast for 10 consecutive years. Housed in the College of Health Sciences the Universitys Physical Therapy program is ranked as the best in the Philadelphia region (and #2 in PA) by U.S. News & World Report which also cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a closeknit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadias quality academic programs unique approach to a liberal arts education and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at .

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity national origin ancestry race color religion creed sex gender marital status affectional or sexual orientation age gender identity military or military veteran status disability family medical or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare generous tuition benefits for employees and their families retirement benefits health and wellness programs and resources and much more.