Job Summary
Manages a portfolio of donors in order to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university. Solicits major and planned gifts of $25,000 or more for capital needs, special programs, scholarships and leadership gifts to the Winthrop Fund. Provides effective leadership and supervision of development officers through one-to-one coaching and team meetings and effective prospect management. Sets short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team. Oversees growth of the planned-giving program in consultation with the Vice President. Works closely with advancement services and stewardship teams to develop strategies for expanding the overall donor pipeline, increasing donor engagement and promoting special events for giving societies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. At least five years of experience in fundraising or relevant non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or related field. At least three years of experience in management or team leadership, including budgetary oversight and strategic planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education fundraising, preferably in major and planned giving. Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.
Manages a portfolio of donors in order to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university. Solicits major and planned gifts of $25,000 or more for capital needs, special programs, scholarships and leadership gifts to the Winthrop Fund. Provides effective leadership and supervision of development officers through one-to-one coaching and team meetings and effective prospect management. Sets short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team. Oversees growth of the planned-giving program in consultation with the Vice President. Works closely with advancement services and stewardship teams to develop strategies for expanding the overall donor pipeline, increasing donor engagement and promoting special events for giving societies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. At least five years of experience in fundraising or relevant non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or related field. At least three years of experience in management or team leadership, including budgetary oversight and strategic planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education fundraising, preferably in major and planned giving. Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.