Mid-Level Gift Officer-2

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) an institution steeped in history and committed to academic excellence is seeking a dynamic and motivated Mid-Level Gift Officer to advance our mission through philanthropic support. Under direction the Mid-Level Gift Officer serves as a senior frontline fundraising professional responsible for the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of donors capable of making mid-level and leadership annual gifts generally ranging from $5000 to $50000 with an emphasis on developing a strong pipeline toward major gifts. This position is aligned with one or more colleges or schools and works collaboratively with academic leadership faculty and Advancement staff to increase donor engagement and support college-specific and university-wide priorities including PVAMUs upcoming milestone 150th Anniversary.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150200 prospective donors with mid-level to leadership annual giving capacity.

  Actively identify qualify cultivate solicit and steward donors through personalized engagement strategies including in-person visits virtual meetings calls written communications and special events.

• Develop coordinate and maintain comprehensive fundraising strategies and engagement plans in partnership with assigned colleges or schools.

• Serve as primary fundraising liaison to Deans Department Heads and academic

  leadership advising on donor strategy and philanthropic opportunities aligned with institutional and unit priorities.

• Prepare and present customized donor proposals gift agreements sponsorship materials and stewardship communications in coordination with Advancement leadership and prospect strategy teams.

• Maintain accurate timely donor records contact reports proposals and activity within the Universitys CRM and related systems in accordance with established moves management and reporting protocols.

• Work collaboratively with Advancement Services and independently to generate analyze and interpret donor activity and fundraising reports to guide fundraising strategy monitor progress and support goal attainment.

• Plan and execute donor engagement activities including recognition events campus experiences alumni outreach and special fundraising events in support of assigned colleges or schools.

• Meet or exceed annual performance metrics including donor visits proposals submitted dollars raised and donors upgraded.

  Participate in and support targeted fundraising campaigns and initiatives aligned with PVAMUs strategic plan scholarships research and academic program development.

• Represent Prairie View A&M University at donor meetings alumni functions

  corporate/community engagements athletics events and University-wide activities. Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism accountability discretion and commitment to the Universitys values.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

• Four years of fundraising sales or related relationship-driven experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with donors volunteers alumni faculty and senior leadership.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate compelling cases for philanthropic support.

• Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM platforms (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce etc.).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.