Regional Major Gifts Officer
Regional Major Gifts Officer
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Job Description
Job
Summary:
TheInstitutional Advancement Division at Rollins College is seeking a dynamic goal-driven and relationship-oriented Regional Major Gifts Officer to join their this role the Regional Major Gifts Officer will cultivate and manage meaningful relationships and philanthropic partnerships within a defined region of the country. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Giving the Regional Major Gifts Officer will engage alumni parents families and friends to secure annual and multi-year gifts and pledges of $50000 or more - advancing the Colleges mission and strategic fundraising priorities.
The Regional Major Gifts Officer will:
- Develop and executestrategic fundraising initiatives across an assigned region to build long-term impactful donor relationships.
- Identify cultivate solicit and stewardmajor gift prospects through a robust travel schedule and personalized engagement.
- Collaborate cross-functionallywith colleagues in Planned and Major Giving Donor Relations Alumni Engagement Prospect Research and Annual Giving to drive regional philanthropy and volunteerism.
- Serve as a key ambassadorfor Rollins College working with campus partners to educate and inspire donors and foster a culture of philanthropy in the region.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage a regional portfolio of major gift prospects and donors conducting 120 donor meetings annually with a strong focus on discovery and relationship-building.
- Travel extensively (50%) especially in the first two years to cultivate long-term donor engagement within the assigned region.
- Collaborate with advancement colleagues and campus partners to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
- Prepare donor strategies and proposals for annual major and planned gifts including non-cash assets.
- Represent Rollins College nationally promoting positive donor relations and philanthropic support.
- Plan and support development events and actively engage volunteers in fundraising and outreach efforts.
Qualifications & Education:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
- At least two years of fundraising experience or comparable experience in recruitment sales community outreach financial services or business development will be considered.
- Experience with first contact and cold call communication and outreach that is required to engage and expand the prospect pool.
- Possess a valid drivers license or ability to obtain a Florida drivers license within 30 days of accepting the job and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduated from a private liberal arts college.
- Work experience in higher education or other academic instructions.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Proven success in identifying cultivating and soliciting major gifts ideally in a higher education setting.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with a proactive donor-centric approach.
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-management skills with sound judgment discretion and emotional intelligence.
- Dedication to professional growth and ethical fundraising practices (e.g. CASE CGP AFP).
Work Environment:
- Campus-based customer service role in an office environment offering some opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.
- Regular use of a computer and databases.
- Employees are required to use their personal cell phones for work-related communications and tasks including but not limited to responding to emails attending virtual meetings and accessing College applications.
- Willingness to travel (50%) especially in the first two years within the assigned region.
- Flexible scheduling and must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for Advancement events throughout the year including alumni/advancement events Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend.
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit an application and upload the following materials:
- Cover letter (optional)
- Resume
**While application screening will begin immediately interviews are expected to start after July 14.**
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical Prescription Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms pools library sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multipleLynx Bus Routes(Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from theWinter ParkSunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops restaurants gift cards and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple Lenovo and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what its like to live in Orlando:Live Work Play and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive salary along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our fullbenefits package.
Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
At Rollins we strive to be responsive respectful collaborative competent and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students alumni local residents or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues these standards define the Rollins service experience.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal does not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race age religion color national or ethnic origin ancestry marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical characteristics or any other category protected by College policy or federal state or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments visit click applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to 407.646.2102.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
12
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
