Leadership Gifts Officer - Jersey City, United States - Oxenham Group

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    Oxenham Group Jersey City, United States

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    Saint Peter's University, founded in 1872, is a Jesuit, Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts University located in Jersey City, New Jersey


    Saint Peter's University seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society.


    Committed to academic excellence and individual attention, Saint Peter's University provides education, informed by values, primarily in degree-granting programs in the arts, science, and business, to resident and commuting students from a variety of backgrounds.

    Named #1 in the nation for transformation in 2018 by the
    American Council on Education/Fidelity Investments

    Job Title:
    Leadership Gifts Officer


    Campus:
    Jersey City Campus


    Department:
    Advancement

    Job Description


    Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving, the Leadership Gift Officer is a front-line gift officer responsible for securing leadership annual and campaign gifts.

    This involves working in partnership with Advancement colleagues to develop and implement qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of prospects, and to staff and support specific appeals throughout the year.

    Duties & Responsibilities


    • Develop a pipeline of prospects with the giving potential of $1,000-$25,000 by taking the lead role in the identification, qualification and solicitation of new leadership level donors andby "cold calling" alumni, non-affiliated prospects, and parents who are not currently engaged or may not have been previously contacted.
    • Facilitate and coordinate communications and positive interactions with prospects and donors.
    • Complete face-to-face or virtual visits per year, designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the University.
    • Open a minimum of 30 proposals per year.
    • Personally solicit leadership level annual and multi-year campaign gifts by working directly with donors and coordinating with department colleagues and volunteers.
    • Identify prospects for potential Board appointment who reflect the broad diversity of the populations the University serves.
    • Attend a significant number of campus and local events, as well as host salon events and cultivation programs, as a representative of the University.
    • Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving or Assistant Vice President or Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs.
    Qualification Standards


    • A minimum of 2 years of development experience of a comparable nature is required, preferably with a background in direct marketing or sales.
    • Proven success in cultivation and solicitation of gifts at or above the $10,000 level.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and to multi-task yet maintain close connection with colleagues.
    • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
    • Outcomes-oriented work style with the ability to develop strategies to achieve fundraising goals, analyze results and adjust strategies based on those results.
    • Optimistic and empowered attitude.
    • Unparalleled personal integrity.
    • Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
    • Knowledge of Raiser's Edge software and capital campaign experience is a plus.
    • A driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
    • Ability to inspire a passion for Saint Peter's and the Jesuit mission.
    • All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption.
    Education

    A Bachelor's degree is required.
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