Notre Dame of Maryland University
Senior Campaign & Major Gifts Officer
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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$45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr Reporting Relationships
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Position Reports to: Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Supervisory Responsibility: none
Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: none
Position Backup is: Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Basic Function
The Senior Campaign & Major Gifts Officer works closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications (VPIA) to actively drive fundraising efforts from individual donors with a focus on five to seven figure gifts in support of fundraising and multi-year campaign fundraising. The position will serve as the primary steward and solicitor of a portfolio of approximately 50 major and planned giving prospects and donors. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser and a self-directed team member who cultivates strong relationships with major and planned giving prospects and donors to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support. Participation in this fast-paced work environment includes some weekend and evening hours as well as occasional travel for face to face visits with donors and prospects.
Essential Functions Work with the VPIA and AVPIA to develop and refine major gift strategies to increase individual giving for the capital campaign. Manage a portfolio of 50 major and planned giving prospects; identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors . Conduct a minimum of 10 donor/prospect calls monthly. Work with the VPIA and AVPIA to create briefings and proposals for prospect meetings; compile contact reports and develop next action steps within the moves management process; track donor activity within Raisers Edge. Determine whether an individual is capable of making a major gift and devise appropriate strategies to bring this individual to solicitation and closure. Advise on donor and prospect strategies from conception through execution to cultivate and steward donors and prospects. Make numerous decisions on cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, determine who needs to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decide the most effective and productive use of visits and/or travel time. Work with VPIA and AVPIA to achieve and reach determine fundraising goals . Work with the President, VPIA, and AVPIA to affirm and attain the goals set annually for campaign revenue growth, number of face-to-face visits made, and number of prospects identified. Articulate the case for support so that individuals understand, appreciate and buy in to the mission, vision, and goals of Notre Dame of Maryland University including the campaign components. Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude and convey sensitivities to the needs of donors. Performs such similar , comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required . Qualifications
Knowledge : Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience : at least 10 years experience in a fundraising position of similar responsibility and authority with proven track record of success, preferably in higher education. Success in cultivating and closing six and seven-figure gifts. Experience with strategic fundraising campaigns.
Skills/Aptitude : Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable navigating a donor database, preferably Raisers Edge. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, a background in fundraising/nonprofit management preferred, ideally in major, campaign, or leadership gifts .
Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Some evening and weekends required . Valid drivers license required . Local, regional and national travel required .
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Senior Campaign & Major Gifts Officer
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Notre Dame of Maryland University Continue with Google Continue with Google 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Campaign & Major Gifts Officer
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Notre Dame of Maryland University Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Notre Dame of Maryland University provided pay range
This range is provided by Notre Dame of Maryland University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr Reporting Relationships
Reporting Relationships
Position Reports to: Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Supervisory Responsibility: none
Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: none
Position Backup is: Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Basic Function
The Senior Campaign & Major Gifts Officer works closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications (VPIA) to actively drive fundraising efforts from individual donors with a focus on five to seven figure gifts in support of fundraising and multi-year campaign fundraising. The position will serve as the primary steward and solicitor of a portfolio of approximately 50 major and planned giving prospects and donors. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser and a self-directed team member who cultivates strong relationships with major and planned giving prospects and donors to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support. Participation in this fast-paced work environment includes some weekend and evening hours as well as occasional travel for face to face visits with donors and prospects.
Essential Functions Work with the VPIA and AVPIA to develop and refine major gift strategies to increase individual giving for the capital campaign. Manage a portfolio of 50 major and planned giving prospects; identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors . Conduct a minimum of 10 donor/prospect calls monthly. Work with the VPIA and AVPIA to create briefings and proposals for prospect meetings; compile contact reports and develop next action steps within the moves management process; track donor activity within Raisers Edge. Determine whether an individual is capable of making a major gift and devise appropriate strategies to bring this individual to solicitation and closure. Advise on donor and prospect strategies from conception through execution to cultivate and steward donors and prospects. Make numerous decisions on cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, determine who needs to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decide the most effective and productive use of visits and/or travel time. Work with VPIA and AVPIA to achieve and reach determine fundraising goals . Work with the President, VPIA, and AVPIA to affirm and attain the goals set annually for campaign revenue growth, number of face-to-face visits made, and number of prospects identified. Articulate the case for support so that individuals understand, appreciate and buy in to the mission, vision, and goals of Notre Dame of Maryland University including the campaign components. Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude and convey sensitivities to the needs of donors. Performs such similar , comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required . Qualifications
Knowledge : Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience : at least 10 years experience in a fundraising position of similar responsibility and authority with proven track record of success, preferably in higher education. Success in cultivating and closing six and seven-figure gifts. Experience with strategic fundraising campaigns.
Skills/Aptitude : Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable navigating a donor database, preferably Raisers Edge. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, a background in fundraising/nonprofit management preferred, ideally in major, campaign, or leadership gifts .
Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Some evening and weekends required . Valid drivers license required . Local, regional and national travel required .
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