Associate Director of Major Gifts, CLAHS - Blacksburg, United States - Annual Giving Network

Description

The Associate Director of Major Gifts solicits philanthropic gifts from alumni, parents, and friends, which align with strategic priorities of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS).

This highly motivated professional is involved with the planning and implementation of major gift fundraising efforts in support of current operations, endowment, capital, and other priorities from private sources.

This individual fulfills their duties under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with fundraising activities for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences within designated time frames

Travel, on average, five to eight days per month to cultivate, solicit, steward and identify prospects

Have a portfolio of between 100 to 125 prospects

Have typical solicitation ranges of $100,000 to $1,000,000

Close $1,000,000 per year using a three-year rolling average

Close on average 10 to 13 gifts per fiscal year

Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies which include building, managing and soliciting a portfolio of major gift prospects

Establish strong working relationships with other central advancement, collegiate, unit, and constituent development officers and staff to foster a productive work environment

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