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Major Gifts Officer
Job Description
Operating Title
Major Gifts OfficerLong Classification Title
Major Gifts Officer IICampus Location
KeeneDepartment
KSC Constituent Relations and DevelopmentSummary of Position
Keene State College welcomes applications for a Major Gift Officer (MGO) to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit alumni, parents, and friends for major and leadership gifts to the institution. The successful candidate will play a key role in meeting KSC’s $20M campaign goal. Due to travel expectations for the MGO, this role is offered as a hybrid remote/in person role.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 yearsAdditional Job Information
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
- Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities
- Resume
- Contact Information for references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion. For full consideration please submit application materials by Feburary 2nd, 2024.
Posting Number
PS4334FY24Other minimum qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree and five years of fundraising experience, including experience with charitable giving.
- Demonstrated experience closing five- and six-figure gifts and working effectively with a diverse group of staff, donors, and volunteers at various levels of engagement.
- Proven success demonstrating the ability to innovate and think creatively regarding gift strategies.
- Proven success soliciting face-to-face gifts from individuals and business/corporate representatives and managing long-term relationships with high level donors and prospects.
- Willingness and availability to travel 50% of the time to cultivate and solicit gifts—mainly day trips within the New England area.
- Demonstrated effective communication and persuasion skills, as well as organization, planning, analytic, and problem resolution abilities.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, including the ability to set clear priorities and manage time well.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgments about prospects and all other areas of performance without close day-to-day supervision.
- Proven knowledge of best and established practices in advancement.
- Demonstrated skill with prospect management, proposal writing, and presenting cases for support.
- Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
The College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience and complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58836Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0Grade
25EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
Set in the beautiful New England city of Keene, at the foot of Mount Monadnock, Keene State College is the public liberal arts college of New Hampshire. Inspired by the college motto “Enter to Learn – Go Forth to Serve,” the institution focuses on rigorous academic programs and a tradition of small classes, faculty student research and creative projects and community service. Keene State College offers over forty majors in the arts and sciences, professional programs, and selected graduate degrees. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
Posting Date
12/13/2023Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
RegularDrivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicableDuty/Responsibility
MAJOR GIFT QUALIFICATION, CULTIVATION & SOLICITATION
Manage a portfolio of 100-150 major gift prospects, defined at Keene as $25K+. Most of these prospects are New England-based. Note: some of the prospects in portfolio are currently leadership annual donors.
Raise a minimum of 3-5x annual salary each year and meet agreed upon activity-based goals.
Cultivate person-to-person relationships and articulate in a persuasive manner the vision and priorities of the College, and match those to the interests of prospective donors.
Write proposals and other donor communications, with support as needed from others on the team.
Instill a culture of philanthropy among KSC’s alumni.
Leverage Raiser’s Edge to track activity and moves management.
Cultivate person-to-person relationships and articulate in a persuasive manner the vision and priorities of the College, and match those to the interests of prospective donors.
Write proposals and other donor communications, with support as needed from others on the team.
Instill a culture of philanthropy among KSC’s alumni.
Leverage Raiser’s Edge to track activity and moves management.
Exercise discretion always and keep confidential all data related to KSC and its alumni.
Duty/Responsibility
CAMPAIGN AND FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
Participate in campaign prospect strategy sessions in support of KSC’s $20M comprehensive campaign.
Identify new major gift prospects and, in partnership with others on the team, implement and manage a qualification process to move donors up the pipeline.
Foster high levels of cooperation between Advancement and other college departments and help to shape fundraising opportunities based on donor interests and college priorities.
Duty/Responsibility
OTHER FUNDRAISING-RELATED WORK
Represent the Advancement Department on internal and external committees and events as appropriate.
Represent the Advancement Department on internal and external committees and events as appropriate.
Cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues, and support Advancement and Alumni department events as needed.
As appropriate, offer input into fundraising-related marketing and communication efforts.
As appropriate, offer input into fundraising-related marketing and communication efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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