What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Gift Officer position at The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur?
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Posted: 10-Mar-25
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories
Development/Fund Raising
Position Summary
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is seeking a Major Gift Officer. This frontline gift officer will actively manage the engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of a dynamic portfolio of 125-150 major gift donors and prospects in support of the Academy’s annual priories, capital projects, and endowment.
Key Skills And Experiences
Bachelor’s Degree required.
About The Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a premier independent, college-preparatory, Catholic school for girls and young women in grades 6 through 12. Located on 39 acres in Villanova, Pa, Notre Dame has been educating, empowering, and inspiring students to become compassionate leaders since 1856. At Notre Dame, students explore their interests and express their opinions within an atmosphere of encouragement, and they thrive in a rich learning environment where academic excellence flourishes. Notre Dame alumnae share a deep bond as women of integrity, setting the standard for social responsibility as they lead and serve the world with honor and confidence.
Enriched by the hallmarks of its founders, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Academy became an independent school in 2006. It retains its Catholic identity and values while celebrating the rich diversity of its student body and staff.
The Academy of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a dynamic, collegial, and supportive work environment with competitive salaries and generous benefits.
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Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily.
Position requires some travel and a commitment to working evenings and weekends as necessary. A once daily check of email is expected on weekends and holiday breaks. This is a 12-month position
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About Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur
Located just outside Philadelphia, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school that commits itself to the education of young women in grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
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Posted: 10-Mar-25
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories
Development/Fund Raising
Position Summary
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is seeking a Major Gift Officer. This frontline gift officer will actively manage the engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of a dynamic portfolio of 125-150 major gift donors and prospects in support of the Academy’s annual priories, capital projects, and endowment.
Key Skills And Experiences
- 3-5 years of frontline annual and/or major gift fundraising experiences with a demonstrable record of meeting performance metrics including (but not limited to) closing 6 figure gifts and conducting 120 individual donor meetings annually.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically in developing and executing prospect and campaign strategies.
- Poise and ability to cultivate and advance relationships with high-capacity prospects leading to successfully closing philanthropic gifts though a donor-centric approach.
- Polished and persuasive written and verbal communication skills and the ability to express the institution’s mission and priorities with passion and clarity.
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities; candidate must be self-starter, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Prior campaign experience a plus
- Familiarity with Veracross, or similar CRM, is helpful.
- Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationally.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
About The Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a premier independent, college-preparatory, Catholic school for girls and young women in grades 6 through 12. Located on 39 acres in Villanova, Pa, Notre Dame has been educating, empowering, and inspiring students to become compassionate leaders since 1856. At Notre Dame, students explore their interests and express their opinions within an atmosphere of encouragement, and they thrive in a rich learning environment where academic excellence flourishes. Notre Dame alumnae share a deep bond as women of integrity, setting the standard for social responsibility as they lead and serve the world with honor and confidence.
Enriched by the hallmarks of its founders, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Academy became an independent school in 2006. It retains its Catholic identity and values while celebrating the rich diversity of its student body and staff.
The Academy of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a dynamic, collegial, and supportive work environment with competitive salaries and generous benefits.
Other
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily.
Position requires some travel and a commitment to working evenings and weekends as necessary. A once daily check of email is expected on weekends and holiday breaks. This is a 12-month position
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About Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur
Located just outside Philadelphia, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school that commits itself to the education of young women in grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
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