- Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned and major gift ($25,000+) donors and donor prospects for the benefit of University of Wyoming.
- Develop high trust relationships with donors, donor prospects, campus partners, UW alumni, and friends.
- Participate as a key team member in a centralized development structure and play a critical role in building a collaborative, team-oriented environment among university leadership, faculty, and staff.
- Serve as the liaison between the UW Foundation and various campus units.
- Meet annual individual fundraising goals in addition to other performance goals - including face to face visits, substantive donor contacts, and the submission and closing of both major and planned gift proposals.
- Work closely with UW Foundation staff, deans, directors, department heads, faculty members, and athletic department staff, in the planning and identification of planned and major gift fundraising initiatives and opportunities.
- Align donor interests with UW programs and initiatives.
- Appropriately and proactively steward donors.
- Artfully ask for the right gift, at the right time, in the right manner.
- Actively participate in campus advisory board meetings and other college/unit activities. Participate in UW external relations events and activities as appropriate.
- Actively participate in UW's prospect management/proposal-tracking program to maintain accurate prospect information and ensure appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts.
- Collaborate with colleagues in discussing prospects, coordinating solicitations, and creating materials in support of college/unit fundraising efforts.
- Manage a portfolio of donors and donor prospects.
- Travel a minimum of 30% of work schedule.
- Service Orientation
- Oral Communication Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Written Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Quality Orientation
- Teamwork
- Experience with non-profits and/or higher education.
- Communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of philanthropy in higher education.
- Experience in development/philanthropy.
- Experience in successfully soliciting and securing planned and major gifts ($25K and larger).
- Master's, Doctoral, or professional degree.
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Major Gift Officer II
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University of Wyoming Laramie, United StatesJob Description · The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. · JOB TITLE: · Major Gift Officer I ...
Major Gift Officer II - Laramie, United States - University of Wyoming
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Description
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.JOB TITLE:
Major Gift Officer II - Director of Development
JOB PURPOSE:
The Major Gift Officer (working title of Director of Development), shall serve as a senior development professional for the UW Foundation with a primary focus on securing planned and major gifts ($25,000+) in support of the University of Wyoming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Experience: 2-3 years of work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registrations, or other requirements: None.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call or email
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach.
The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins.