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Major Gift Officer
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
Major Gift Officer September 30, 2014
Mount Mary is seeking an individual to contribute to the realization of our mission through the role of full-time Major Gift Officer.
Responsibilities:
Develop plan to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit mid-level and major gifts from alumnae and friends of the University.
Manage portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects.
Implement all aspects of gift cycle including identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Secure donations to help achieve department and individual financial goals.
Provide prospect strategy to the president, vice president, and development staff who are managing other prospects.
Focus on securing support for university priorities such as academic programs, scholarships, unrestricted, facility renovation/expansion, other campus improvements.
Develop stewardship and donor recognition programs in concert with the Manager of Annual Giving, Coordinator of Planned Giving and Vice President of Development.
Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, development staff, and other College representatives to achieve established goals.
Document all prospect and donor actions for historical records, accountability, analysis, and planning.
Manage related budget.
Organize or participate in other initiatives to promote the University and philanthropy.
Provide effective training, support and leadership for campaign volunteers and leaders to meet annual financial goals.
Act as an ambassador of the University and actively seek out opportunities to become involved in the community.
Create strategies to market to major donors in concert with the PR/Marketing Office/Alumnae Relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, CFRE or Masters preferred
Five to seven years successful experience in major or planned gift fundraising preferably in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understands and affirms the mission of Mount Mary University and the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the university.
Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the college’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, administration, trustees, volunteers, and the advancement office team.
Demonstrates leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional activities.
Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflects an optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys a sensitivity to needs of the donors.
Excellent interpersonal skills, writing and listening skills, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
Must be willing to travel.
Be a good steward of university and donor resources.
Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize donor software: reporting, analyzing, evaluating.
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to:
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Mount Mary is seeking an individual to contribute to the realization of our mission through the role of full-time Major Gift Officer.
Responsibilities:
Develop plan to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit mid-level and major gifts from alumnae and friends of the University.
Manage portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects.
Implement all aspects of gift cycle including identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Secure donations to help achieve department and individual financial goals.
Provide prospect strategy to the president, vice president, and development staff who are managing other prospects.
Focus on securing support for university priorities such as academic programs, scholarships, unrestricted, facility renovation/expansion, other campus improvements.
Develop stewardship and donor recognition programs in concert with the Manager of Annual Giving, Coordinator of Planned Giving and Vice President of Development.
Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, development staff, and other College representatives to achieve established goals.
Document all prospect and donor actions for historical records, accountability, analysis, and planning.
Manage related budget.
Organize or participate in other initiatives to promote the University and philanthropy.
Provide effective training, support and leadership for campaign volunteers and leaders to meet annual financial goals.
Act as an ambassador of the University and actively seek out opportunities to become involved in the community.
Create strategies to market to major donors in concert with the PR/Marketing Office/Alumnae Relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, CFRE or Masters preferred
Five to seven years successful experience in major or planned gift fundraising preferably in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understands and affirms the mission of Mount Mary University and the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the university.
Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the college’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, administration, trustees, volunteers, and the advancement office team.
Demonstrates leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional activities.
Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflects an optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys a sensitivity to needs of the donors.
Excellent interpersonal skills, writing and listening skills, and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
Must be willing to travel.
Be a good steward of university and donor resources.
Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize donor software: reporting, analyzing, evaluating.
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to:
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1st Shift
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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