Colby College
The Major Gift Officer will manage a robust portfolio of prospects for gifts of $100,000 and above as a critical component of Colby's Dare Northward campaign.
The Major Gift Officer will build and grow the College's prospect pool, create action plans for developing relationships with these prospective donors, partner with the Colby Fund team and the Director of Parent Giving, and create opportunities for the President, trustees, faculty, and staff to engage in the fundraising program.
The Major Gift Officer will develop solicitation strategies in collaboration with the Director of Major Gifts.
The Major Gift Officer will report to the Director of Major Gifts, and will have direct contact with division leadership, trustees, campaign cabinet, senior administration, alumni, parents, and key faculty and staff members.
Essential Functions
Build and expand the engagement of Colby's Major Gift prospect pool; Identify strategies and opportunities to align prospects with various College priorities as a key component of the comprehensive campaign; Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective alumni and parent donors; Create written strategic action plans for top prospects with the intent of deepening relationships on behalf of the College, leading to increased comprehensive giving including annual, capital, and deferred gifts; Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Colby's strategic priorities and goals; Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects seeking gifts in support of College priorities at $100,000 and above as a critical component of Colby's comprehensive campaign; Attain an annual visit goal of 150 and achieve annual personal and team revenue goals; Partner with the Colby Fund, Reunion, and Family Philanthropy teams to ensure strong communication in the cultivation and solicitation of alumni and family Colby Fund donors and in maximizing Colby Fund contributions from all donors; Engage key volunteers and effectively utilize events and other activities to move solicitations forward; Conduct appropriate stewardship activities to further enhance the relationship between assigned donors and Colby; Qualify prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest; Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues within the Division of College Advancement, as well as with faculty and leaders across campus; Position Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Experience soliciting and closing major gifts strongly preferred An understanding of moves management systems and an ability to think and work strategically Superb written and oral communication skills An entrepreneurial spirit and an unwavering commitment to elevating work through innovative strategies for deepened donor engagement Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work collaboratively and successfully as a member of a diverse community with colleagues, prospects and donors, faculty, administrators, and volunteers to achieve common goals Proven Ability to work independently. Colby College is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities.
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Build and expand the engagement of Colby's Major Gift prospect pool; Identify strategies and opportunities to align prospects with various College priorities as a key component of the comprehensive campaign; Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective alumni and parent donors; Create written strategic action plans for top prospects with the intent of deepening relationships on behalf of the College, leading to increased comprehensive giving including annual, capital, and deferred gifts; Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Colby's strategic priorities and goals; Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects seeking gifts in support of College priorities at $100,000 and above as a critical component of Colby's comprehensive campaign; Attain an annual visit goal of 150 and achieve annual personal and team revenue goals; Partner with the Colby Fund, Reunion, and Family Philanthropy teams to ensure strong communication in the cultivation and solicitation of alumni and family Colby Fund donors and in maximizing Colby Fund contributions from all donors; Engage key volunteers and effectively utilize events and other activities to move solicitations forward; Conduct appropriate stewardship activities to further enhance the relationship between assigned donors and Colby; Qualify prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest; Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues within the Division of College Advancement, as well as with faculty and leaders across campus; Position Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Experience soliciting and closing major gifts strongly preferred An understanding of moves management systems and an ability to think and work strategically Superb written and oral communication skills An entrepreneurial spirit and an unwavering commitment to elevating work through innovative strategies for deepened donor engagement Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work collaboratively and successfully as a member of a diverse community with colleagues, prospects and donors, faculty, administrators, and volunteers to achieve common goals Proven Ability to work independently. Colby College is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities.
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