Major Gifts OfficerSalary: See Position Description
Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500048, 202500047
Closing Date: Continuous
Home Org: University Advancement
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting alumni and friends of the University for significant gifts to fund institutional priorities. The position interacts with internal and external constituencies at the highest levels, including executive staff at the university and significant donors and prospective donors in the community.
Essential Job Functions- Responsible for building and managing an assigned portfolio of donors and prospective donors. This includes participating in the identification of prospective donors, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities. It includes recommending and implanting cultivation and solicitation strategies of individual prospects, work with administration and faculty where appropriate. Some amount of travel is required.
- Facilitate Development Activities and Donor Engagement by representing the advancement division by supporting internal stakeholders and navigating development processes, cultivating donor relationships, and participating in university events to enhance outreach and engagement.
- Strategic Proposal and Gift Management with the ability to leverage knowledge of tax laws and planning giving to draft proposals, manage gift publicity, and support solicitation efforts aligned with university advancement goals.
- Attend and participate at university events, both on and off campus to enhance the friend raising efforts of the University. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree.
- Three years of substantial, progressively responsible, successful principal and major gifts fundraising experience.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience as a successful development officer for an educational institution.
Supplemental Information Key Competencies:- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and can interact positively and professionally with both the community at large and the internal campus community. Experience working with community and business leaders in business and social settings.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal, relationship building skills. Must possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to a successful completion.
- Applicants should have the ability to work in a team environment where priorities may conflict, and consensus building is critical. Applicants should be comfortable working in and advocating for a community of individuals.
- Knowledge of higher education best practices, current tax laws, marketing strategies, and funding opportunities.
Physical Requirements: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity EmployerLamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5062360/major-gifts-officerjeid-f0f7980353ce274298055eeca653910d
