Department: Development
Work Location: Negotiable
Position Summary:
In collaboration with the Executive Director of Development and university leadership, the Leadership Gift Officer will have a leadership role in overseeing the high-level giving and fundraising efforts in support of student success and university initiatives.
The position is responsible for helping Oregon Tech reach fundraising goals by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding gifts of $10,000 and above. The Leadership Gift Officer will work to design and develop solicitation strategies, identify gift opportunities that match donor interests, and continually steward major gift donors. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Leadership Gift officer will collaborate closely with the Dean Online and Global Engagement, Vice President of Student Affairs, Athletics Director, the Vice President for University Advancement, and the Foundation Board of Directors to create and promote development and fundraising endeavors for university-wide scholarships, cross-disciplinary student success programs, athletics, and initiatives in alignment with the strategic plan. This position will drive best practices in student success fundraising, articulate the value of supporting these programs, and drive revenue growth by broadening the donor base.
The primary work location is negotiable between Klamath Falls and the Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Additional Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge and/or relative experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
- Demonstrated computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Office, and CRM
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with stakeholders in-person, by phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Commitment to embrace the mission of Oregon Tech and the Oregon Tech Foundation
Preferred Requirements:
- Five (5) years' experience in professional fundraising
- Understanding of the polytechnic programs and student success initiatives at Oregon Tech
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to make strong decisions that are organization-focused, strategic and have a positive impact.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with necessary stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization at every level
- Self-motivated and require little guidance to tackle projects, tasks, and priorities.
- Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals.
- Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening skills.
- Ability to deploy discretion related to confidential information.
- Demonstrate reliable, regular and predictable work attendance
Application Screening Begins: 12/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The initial review of applications will begin December 2nd, 2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts (Unofficial)
License Certificate
For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: oithr@oit.edu
Background/Pre-Employment Check:
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.
