What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Philanthropy Officer position at University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation?
Job Summary
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join its development team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts from constituents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from constituents, with a focus on managing a prospect pool of 100 individual prospective donors capable of making significant contributions to the Isenberg School of Management (ISOM).
- Develop and carry out effective strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors.
- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to create opportunities for increased philanthropic support from constituents.
- Attend on and off campus alumni events and engagements where assigned prospects are present.
- Promote university priorities and image to constituents while maintaining current knowledge of institutional priorities.
- Steward assigned donors through ongoing communications, recognition activities, invitations to key events, and interaction with beneficiaries of their support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a development program, preferably within an educational institution.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of philanthropy, particularly in higher education and/or institutionally related foundations.
- Ability to inspire, generate excitement, shared purpose, and action; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), while also being a good listener.
- Champions a diverse culture where opinions are welcomed and valued and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences, including prospects, donors, executives, volunteer stakeholders, etc.
- Ability to problem solve, adapt to change, and successfully manage multiple projects from start to finish.
