What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gift Officer – Planned Giving, University Advancement position at Duquesne University?
Major Gift Officer – Planned Giving, University Advancement Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION SUMMARY: The Major
Gift Officer reports to the Associate Vice President, Planned Giving &
Major Gifts, and is responsible for managing relationships with major gift
prospects determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above the $25,000
level. This position is charged with developing and implementing strategies for
securing financial support from a portfolio of prospects, approximately 150-180,
including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding
major gifts for Duquesne University from alumni and friends. Major
gift officers work independently and also as members of the University
Advancement team and coordinate their activities with those of other units in
University Advancement and other units at the University. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works
independently and is self-motivated in initiating contact with potential
donors. Manages a caseload of active major gift prospects and implements and executes
strategies for solicitation of these prospects, ensuring regular interaction
through face-to-face meetings, mail/email/telephone, online meetings, campus
meetings, and events. Assumes and achieves annual fundraising activity and performance goals,
including 100 to 120 in-person prospect meetings; submission of 10-20 major
gift-level proposals; an average accepted gift range of $25,000 to $500,000 in
new commitments; and total dollars raised of $1,000,000 or more. Drafts contemporaneous briefings; contact reports, gift and solicitation
strategies, proposals, and other correspondence for prospects; processes gift
commitments expeditiously. Makes numerous decisions on portfolio management, including donor cultivation, proposal
and solicitation planning, and relationship management, both internally and
externally. Effectively manages use of travel
time and travel and entertainment budget. Work
collegially with the development team, key administrators, and volunteers in
creating and implementing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and
closure. Schedules
own travel using a P-Card and reconciles all transactions in Chrome River in a
timely manner. Completes other
duties as assigned.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Planned Giving/University Advancement
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 242806/10-1043
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher
education. Valid driver's license. Willingness and ability to travel
frequently to conduct face-to-face meetings and attend events both locally and
out-of-state. Preferred qualifications: Proven experience (minimum three years) in major individual gift
fundraising, preferably in higher education and in cultivating and soliciting
prospects capable of six-to-seven-figure gifts. Knowledge of IRS and FASB laws, rules,
and regulations, and thorough knowledge of fundraising and solicitation
policies, procedures, and methods. Broad knowledge of principles of
fundraising and an ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle. Expertise and facility with Banner, MS
Office suite (especially Excel) Slate, or similar CRM. Ability to act as a proactive
“prospector” who can handle duties beyond direct fundraising that ultimately
support alumni/friend discovery, cultivation and engagement, eventually
resulting in higher levels of philanthropy. Ability and willingness to perform and
embrace other duties as assigned or directed. Emotional intelligence. Excellent organizational, project
management, multi-tasking, and leadership skills. Exceptional communication
(verbal/written), listening, and follow-through skills; collegial and
respectful manner. Ability to work independently within
the boundaries of established University policies and procedures and the
development practices and codes of conduct from CASE and AFP. Impeccable integrity and high ethical
standards. Demonstrated experience in consistently
meeting deadlines/deliverables and standards for quality work. Entrepreneurial approach to
problem-solving and demonstrated success in exceeding goals and expectations. Experience and comfort level with
databases and systems. Sensitivity to the need of each
individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in
general and the Mission of the University specifically. Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others). Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
Salary : $25,000 - $500,000
