- Maintains oversight of and regular, robust activity with a pool of approximately 180 leadership-level prospective donors, including the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts (including estate gifts) at the $50K and above level.
- Builds and advances strong professional relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the University that result in philanthropic contributions.
- Organizes and plans travel to strategically and efficiently visit at least 150 donors/prospective donors annually in order to meet individual fundraising goals.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of Sewanee's fundraising priorities and serves as a resource, advocate, and spokesperson for advancement programs at the University.
- Works independently and creatively to match donor interests with institutional priorities and develop funding proposals and negotiate and structure complex gifts.
- Prepares briefings, stewardship plans/letters and other correspondence for prospective donors, collaborating with other Advancement colleagues and University staff as appropriate.
- Ensures the timely capture and recording of data relating to the assigned prospect pool.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of the University's academic and extra-curricular programs and key faculty and administrators; may serve as an Advancement liaison to a specific institutional program area.
- Collaborates with other Advancement colleagues on special fundraising projects and/or events.
- Supports the Sewanee Fund staff by personally encouraging each of their assigned donors/prospective donors to make a gift to the Sewanee Fund each year and to make special gifts during reunion years.
- Utilizes appropriate technology to consistently accomplish follow-up tasks (including call reports and correspondence) in a timely manner.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
- Personal computer,
- Vehicle,
- Cell phone,
- Printer,
- Internet and,
- Various software packages.
- Student Contact: Minimal
- Internal: Faculty, Staff, Executive Office
- External: Potential & Existing Donors, Parents, Alumni, Friends, Visitors
- Bachelor's degree required,
- Knowledge of institutional advancement and advanced fund-raising techniques, including planned giving,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and,
- relational databases; such as Banner.
- Excellent organization,
- Verbal and written communication skills,
- Interpersonal, analytical, reasoning, problem-solving, and time management skills and,
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
- Giving histories,
- Contact reports and,
- Wealth screening information
- General office
- Extensive travel
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time,
- Must be able to walk for extended periods of time,
- Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks,
- Must be able to push and/or pull objects,
- Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work),
- Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)
- Significant travel is required,
- Nights and weekend,
- Work required for events.
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Advancement Officer - Sewanee, United States - University of The South
Description
Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Sewanee, TN
Job Type: Staff Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: University Relations
Department: Advancement
Opening Date: 02/15/2023
Position Overview
Primary Function:
The Advancement Officer cultivates relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the University in order to solicit financial support from a pool of prospective donors with the capacity to make gifts in the $50K to $1M+ range.
This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only the general direction and scope of the work are discussed with the supervisor.
Career Band: 2E
Position Description
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:
The performance of the essential duties of this position is dependent upon being relational, highly motivated, inquisitive, and extremely organized with attention to detail, goals, and deadlines.
Budgetary Responsibility: None
Personal Interaction/Communication:
Education:
5+ years of progressive experience and training in development, fundraising, sales, or other related work.
Job-Related Skills:
Supplemental Information
Confidential Information:
At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
