Major Gift Officer

Position Title: Major Gift Officer

Reports to: Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations

Supervises: none

Primary function: Responsible for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors in the pursuit of College objectives and fund-raising projects. Will serve as an ambassador for the college; and work with the Vice President and administration, as part of the Philanthropic and Alumni Relations Team to facilitate philanthropic support through individual giving from alumni, parents, and friends of the College.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Progressive experience with a demonstrated ability to raise philanthropic support through individual giving, preferably in higher education. Prior experience in annual, major, or endowment giving is highly desirable, as is experience in comprehensive or capital campaigns.

Essential duties:

• Facilitate “moves management’ (Identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, close, and stewardship) for a portfolio of 150 to 200 donors and prospects.
• Schedule and perform personal visits with potential donors to cultivate interest and ultimately secure major gifts.
• Develop and present proposals to prospective donors that illustrate opportunities and inspire giving.
• Solicit and close major gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the College
• Enter and maintain contact reports and log of all donor interactions in constituent database, including next steps and targeted dates.
• Plan and execute a high level of activity with use of research, interaction and participation in prospect review meetings with departmental staff.
• Assist in identifying and introducing prospects who should be connected to senior leadership and College administration or who indicate capacity and interest in planned giving.
• Maintain regular schedule of stewardship with donors and prospects through visits, calls, email, and written correspondence.

Special challenges and environment:

Presence at scheduled evening and weekend obligations and events, as well as frequent travel, are necessary to be effective in this role.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.