MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Funded HSA
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• 6 Weeks of PTO
• $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
• Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will be eager to embrace this moment of opportunity at the Foundation. The MGO will be responsible for identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective major donors. He/she will also be responsible for providing outstanding and responsive customer service to an established portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring the attainment of their personal philanthropic goals. The ideal candidate will be eager to unite their faith with their frontline fundraising experience.

SKILLLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of development experience, possessing roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in personally securing five-and/or six-figure major gifts.
• Well-versed in planned giving vehicles, including bequests, trusts, annuities, and giving through retirement plans.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with CRMs and prospect research tools such as Raiser’s Edge -NXT, PGCalc, and/or iWave.
• Proficiency in standard office software tools and applications.

Visit our website to learn more about our mission!

www.shepherdscollege.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Union Grove, WI 53182