Major Gift Officer II - 996531

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management of an integrated development program in order to raise both unrestricted and restricted philanthropic gift commitments of $50,000 - $100,000+. The primary responsibility is to lead the process of securing major philanthropic gifts to support funding priorities of NSU. Plays a significant role in a university-wide comprehensive campaign.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of development strategies and alumni relations, particularly major gift development.
• Ability to independently organize and schedule appointments to assure that targets for the number of personal visits and/or personal contacts are met each month.
• Ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral and written presentations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
• Computer experience including Internet research, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, Windows and relational database experience. Familiarity with Banner software a plus.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and in assigned geographic territory as well as to other off-site locations as requested.
• Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment; ability to work with teams of volunteers and staff.
• Must be disciplined, detailed and result-oriented.
• Must be highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the planning and implementation of a strategic development plan in collaboration with management.
• Prepares annually a Strategic Fundraising Plan that establishes the goals and development initiatives to be accomplished.
• Takes the lead in developing the case for support for University major giving priorities; effectively communicates the overall University case for support; and, articulates the impact of philanthropic gifts at all levels.
• Manages and advances a portfolio of approximately 70-100 prospects each year.
• Conducts an average of 125 meaningful, face-to-face prospect visits per year.
• Maintains current, accurate Prospect Management reports, including:
• Prospect pipeline.
• Prospect and proposal status.
• Prospect list.
• Database Management