Posting Number: N01240
Classification Title: Operational Lead/Professional 160
Working Title: Leadership Giving Officer
Employee Group: Manager
Bargaining Unit: Management
Location: Main Campus
Department: University Advancement
Pay Rate: Salary is commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Regular FT
Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Additional time (nights and weekends) may be required on an event specific schedule.
Position Summary Information
The Leadership Giving Officer is an early-career fundraising professional responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors in support of the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. This position will manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors with the goal of securing gifts in the $1,000–$5,000 range and advancing donors through the full fundraising cycle.
The University is currently in the public phase of a $35 million comprehensive campaign. The Leadership Giving Officer will play an important role in helping build campaign momentum and expand the University’s base of leadership-level donors.
Minimum Qualifications
1-3 years fundraising or sales experience or equivalent experience (higher ed or direct sales experience preferred). Ability and willingness to travel. Experience working with diverse populations. Successful performance in an interview and passing a criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to analyze and manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Proven ability to work independently. Knowledge of prospect management systems and fund-raising software.