What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Advancement Officer position at Gannon University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Mission Advancement Officer
Posting Number
AS934P
Subdivision
UA VP's Office
Division
University Advancement
Department
University Advancement
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Mission Advancement Officer's primary responsibility is to help Gannon exceed fundraising goals through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor gifts, focusing on high-level donors who have the capacity for multi-year commitments to fund comprehensive campaign priorities to support the University's mission. With a portfolio of 100-150 donors, the Mission Advancement Officer will design and develop solicitation strategies, identify gift opportunities that match donor interests, personally solicit and stewarding donors, and identify prospects and opportunities to cultivate a significant pipeline. The ability to produce excellent written, oral, and digital presentations is a strong requirement for this position.
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
- Develop strategies for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects
- Connect with donors virtually and in person, traveling to assigned territories across the United States
- Develop individual donor strategies, along with materials, to renew and upgrade donor support for University priorities
- Demonstrate our four service standards of Respect, Well-being, Engagement and Seamlessness
- Lead by example in the achievement of Impact Goals
- Participate in strategic planning sessions with University Advancement team members to create and implement comprehensive plans for prospects and existing donors
- Promote teamwork by sharing your talents and gifts to move the team forward
- Assist in the coordination and staffing of key virtual and in-person alumni events as needed by OCE
- Be visibly present on campus for key events and donor engagement opportunities
- Participate in Gannon Health and Wellness opportunities, community forums, and other programs offered to staff
We offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees.
Must be able to support and promote the University Mission in the work and in relationships with peers and teams throughout the university, keeping in mind the priority of students first.
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree
Experience : Three to five years of dedicated fundraising experience, demonstrating skilled experiences securing major gifts for multiple organizational priorities
Demonstrate experiences working with corporations and foundations
Exhibit knowledge and experience securing and soliciting planned gifts
Preferred Qualifications
CFRE preference
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.
Exempt Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Professional
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Length
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town, overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
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