What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fundraising Specialist position at Westminster College?
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fundraising Specialist to join our team at Westminster College. As a key member of our Institutional Advancement team, you will play a critical role in helping us exceed our fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift donors.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and implement strategic plans to identify and cultivate major gift prospects
- Solicit and steward major gift donors, working closely with development colleagues and other stakeholders
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects, designing and developing solicitation strategies to match donor interests
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions with donors using Raisers Edge NXT software
- Collaborate with the VPIA and President of the College to focus solicitations and proposals on key projects and priorities
**Requirements:**
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and external constituents
- Strong written and oral communication abilities, with experience working with databases and internet research
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with minimal direct supervision
- Experience with Raisers Edge software or similar CRM systems
- Knowledge of development, planned giving, and philanthropy, with the ability to assist prospects in formulating plans for their philanthropic giving
