Leadership Gift Officer - West Hartford, United States - University of Saint Joseph

University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, United States

1 week ago

Description

Location:
West Hartford, CT

Category:
Staff

Posted On:
Fri Aug

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, this individual is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors, and growing financial support for USJ.

A successful Leadership Gift Officer will develop appropriate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and build on-going relationships within the donor community.

This individual will remain focused on the identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations and foundations to support all areas of the University.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)

Develop and implement integrated strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of specified constituencies to increase support unrestricted and restricted purposes.

Expand prospect pool through research, and discovery and qualification visits. Assure accurate record keeping within Raiser's Edge.
Maintain regular contact with department team, volunteers, and professional staff.
Maintain regular contact with individuals, foundations, corporate and community groups to promote involvement and investment in USJ.
Spend a minimum of 75% of time doing direct cultivation, stewardship and relationship development with prospective donors and sponsors.
Manage USJ Ambassadors, including weekly e-newsletter and twice yearly events.
Manage time to initiate on and off campus prospect visits
Match institutional funding priorities to donor interests
Craft persuasive solicitations that result in gifts for the University

Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Three to five years fundraising experience in higher education or relevant alternate experience strongly preferred
Other Qualifications
Strong analytical skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with external constituents, colleagues and students
Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to establish and build relationships with individual donors, corporations and foundations and to understand the needs and interests of donors; willingness to travel extensively and work evenings and weekends as necessary
Strong personal and professional integrity; must handle confidential information and materials with discretion

Excellent computer skills; proficiency with MS Office Suite with strong working abilities in Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to utilize technological resources to maximum advantage.

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge strongly preferred.
Flexible and able to multi-task
Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
Cultural competency to work with diverse constituent, student and/or employee population
Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
Enthusiastic belief in the mission, core values and future of the University of Saint Joseph
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bending:
Minimal

Climbing (e.g.

stairs):
Some

Keyboarding:
Substantial

Kneeling:
Minimal

Lifting:
Some (generally less than 15 lbs)

Reaching:
Minimal

Sitting:
Substantial

Standing:
Some

Using Telephone:
Substantial

Walking:
Some

Work Environment:
Standard office environment, with ability to travel frequently.

Additional Information:

Benefits:
403(b) with employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
Parental leave
Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
529 CHET savings plan

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable.

Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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