Regional Gift Officer

Description

The Position Summary outlines the key responsibilities and measures of success for the Regional Gift Officer. The Major Duties section details the day-to-day tasks, while the Knowledge/Skills section highlights the qualifications required for the role.

• Manage a portfolio of 500-1,000 potential donors based primarily on the West Coast.
• Qualify potential donors primarily through in-person visits but also through a variety of modern sales enablement approaches and methods including email, video conferencing, phone, social media, and texting.
• Promote OSU Foundation philanthropic opportunities, such as university and college giving priorities, cause-based initiatives, crowdfunding projects, Dam Proud Day, alumni association lifetime memberships.
• Identify potential leadership annual giving ($1,000 - $49,999) or major gift ($50K+, including potential planned gift donors) and, depending on capacity, work with the Pipeline Development team who will assign to Donor Experience Officer or Major Gift team.
• Connect potential donors with engagement opportunities that deepen their involvement with the university, for example, regional events, student mentoring and career development support, or college-based alumni activities.
• Collaborate with college/university external relations colleagues to broaden and deepen the engagement of alumni, parents and friends across the institution.
• Travel from Corvallis frequently with a focus on Washington, Oregon and California.
• Perform related administrative duties, including contact reports, coordinating engagement activities, and setting up prospective donor visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

Proven track record of success to mid-level to major gift cultivation and solicitation
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate a strong and compelling case for support
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues at the Foundation and university
Ability to listen to donor and determine what best engagement plan
Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
Ability to apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in development, communications, sales, or another related field, ideally in higher education. Experience equivalencies will be considered.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to travel by varying modes of transportation.

Important Organizational Notes

The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be prepared to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends to support foundation events and donor-related activities.

Adherence to a professional code of conduct is essential at all times, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, respect, and ethical behavior in all interactions and responsibilities.

Adherence to the Core Values is vital to success.

Classification

Exempt

What We Offer

Compensation: Annual salary starting at $60,000
Comprehensive Benefits: a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes:
- A monthly employer contribution towards benefits
- A monthly employer match for a health savings account
- An impressive 17% employer contribution to retirement plan (based on qualified earnings)
- A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- Two exceptional employee discount programs
Professional Growth: At OSU Foundation, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We provide ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.
Innovative Work Environment: Join a team of talented professionals in a stimulating and collaborative work atmosphere

Work Location

The work location for this position is the OSU Foundation’s Corvallis, Oregon office. The Foundation offers a program called Core Work Days, a hybrid approach combining remote and in-office work days. Unless traveling for work, Foundation employees are in office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and work remotely, if preferred, on Monday and Friday.