Leadership Giving OfficerJob DetailsJob Location: Albertus Magnus College - NEW HAVEN, CT
Position SummaryALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
Position Title: Leadership Giving Officer
Reporting To: Vice President for Advancement
About Albertus Magnus College: Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and master's degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college
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Job Overview: Albertus Magnus College seeks a dynamic and motivated fundraising professional whose primary objective is to increase giving and broaden its circle of supporters. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement, the Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will work collaboratively with the Advancement team and across departments to create customized strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors and prospects. The LGO will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the College's first comprehensive campaign coinciding with its historic Centennial.
Essential Functions: - Serve as the primary manager for a portfolio of up to 130 current and prospective donors.
- Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward their annual giving and encourage additional program, capital, endowment, and legacy investments to help build the College's major gift pipeline.
- Effectively and efficiently close gifts at The President's Associates level ($1,925) and above.
- Travel to visit current and prospective donors and other key constituents, meeting metrics that include a minimum of 100-125 personal visits per year.
- Execute a systematic approach to qualifying new donors to determine their interest in and capacity for support, and link them to established fundraising priorities.
- Write compelling donor correspondence, contact reports, and proposals, and provide updates and briefings on individual donors and program status. Keep detailed records of strategies, steps, and progress of portfolio relationships using Slate CRM.
- Work closely with the Vice President for Advancement to update moves management and solicitation amounts for their donor portfolio.
- Partner with the Director of Advancement Operations to facilitate appropriate acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship of gift commitments.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to engage alumni and donors, assist in organizing and implementing special projects, and participate in affinity group development and/or engagement events.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of Albertus and individual departments' missions and needs as they pertain to fundraising priorities. Actively engage with the campus community to deepen understanding of campus culture and next phase opportunities.
- Represent the Office of Advancement at both internal and external campus events as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - 3-5 years of face-to-face fundraising/development experience required. Prior experience working with comprehensive campaigns, ideally in a college or university setting, is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills (both written and oral), with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner.
- Ability to achieve ambitious goals with a track record of measurable results.
- Proven ability to communicate via phone, video, and in-person and to employ strong customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of fundraising CRM; Technolutions Slate experience a plus.
- Computer competence essential with working knowledge of the various technology platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of College's Mission, history and traditions.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- A positive "can do "attitude and ability to keep a positive outlook while working under pressure.
Work Schedule Requirements:
Regular Business Hours
- Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm
Some evening and weekend work required; Job-related travel required.
Hybrid Availability: Yes, based on the needs of the department and approval of the office leadership.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to receive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Full-Time employees can earn between 18-23 paid days off per year. The employer covers tuition remission after 90 days of employment and covers 100 % (employees are responsible for books and technology fees). The college is committed to work-life balance and has a summer schedule from June through August. We currently have 14 paid holidays, including a winter break. You will have the opportunity to participate in our retirement plan from day one, and after one year of employment, the college contributes depending on your service years.
Albertus Magnus College is strongly committed to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal-opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and apply.To apply, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=161239&clientkey=0FE17D4AFBB66F4F196ABBBA1DF3DF85jeid-373f7a34e6baae4cb74e7df7c96567a4
