What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Major Gifts Officer position at Auburn University, Montgomery?
Position Information
Position Information
Vacancy Number : S-01190
Position Title :
Senior Major Gifts Officer
Classification Title :
Department :
Advancement
Employment Type : Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to :
Gonser Gerber Search,
c / o Gonser Gerber LLP
1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
search@gonsergerber.com
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Senior Major Gifts Officer will provide leadership in building lasting relationships with assigned prospects and donors, and securing the resources needed to support the major gifts work of AUM Advancement and AUM's philanthropic mission. The Senior Major Gifts Officer works with Advancement leadership, Board members, and other key donors to identify, cultivate, and invite alumni, parents, and friends of AUM capable of making major gifts, and to develop both long-term and immediate strategies for the engagement of major gift donors in all matters pertaining to the advancement and philanthropic support of the University.
- Maintain a well-qualified, substantive portfolio of major gift prospects. Independently manage a portfolio of 80 to 120 major gift prospects.
- Ability to travel as necessary to cultivate and invite major gifts.
- Capacity and knowledge to utilize metrics to track activity and analyze outcomes, utilizing a return on investment strategy to manage donor portfolio.
- Identify and Cultivate Prospects : Discover and build relationships with potential major giving prospects through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, and other resources. Understand the passions and interests of prospects to align their philanthropic goals with AUM's mission.
- Develop and implement cultivation plans tailored to each individual major prospect.
- Solicit and Secure Gifts : Engage with prospects to solicit major gifts through person-toperson visits, group presentations, and phone calls. Present compelling cases for support, highlighting the transformative power of their contributions.
- Develop campaigns and / or presentation proposals related to funding priorities to keep top prospects informed, interested, and involved to meet advancement goals and objectives.
- Develop reports, records, and programs and analyze information necessary to plan and complete projects and assignments.
- Stewardship and Engagement : Show gratitude for donations through personalized acknowledgements, and keep donors informed and involved by attending events and maintaining regular contact. Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their gifts.
- Champion Philanthropy : Impact a culture of giving for AUM , encouraging alumni and stakeholders to support the university's mission and vision. Foster a sense of pride and ownership among donors, showcasing the transformative impact their gifts have on AUM's future.
To view the detailed job description, please visit AUM -Senior-Major-Gifts-Officer-Position-Announcement.Final_.pdf
To Apply Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to :
Gonser Gerber Search,
c / o Gonser Gerber LLP
1776 Legacy Circle, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
search@gonsergerber.com
To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Job Open Date : 11 / 05 / 2024
This posting will remain open until closed :
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About the University / College
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority.
Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it : The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
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