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DEVELOPMENT - Major Gift Officer-East Coast
Job Classification
Salaried Full-time (75-100%)
Position summary
The Senior Development Officer position will focus on developing, managing and soliciting a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospective donors.
Qualifications summary
- Personal passion for Seventh-day Adventist Christian higher education with a belief in the mission, principles and values Andrews University promotes.
- Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors.
- Knowledge of development principles, fundraising strategies and ethics, and familiarity with "moves manageement" donor tracking systems.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develops, manages and solicits an active portfolio of 150+ donors and prospective donors
- Writes proposals, follow-up letters, introductory letters and prepares background information and materials for cultivation and solicitation activities
- Prepares and enters reports of monthly donor contact into Banner data system
- Plans and maintains visiting travel schedule of 10 - 12 days or more per month
- Works closely with Advancement colleagues in Alumni, Development, Planned Giving and Trust Services and the Howard Performing Arts Center to fulfull the goals specified in Andrews University's Current Strategic Plan
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Supervisory responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
- Personal passion for Seventh -day Adventist Christianhigher education with a belief in the mission principles and values Andrews University promotes
- Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise will be considered
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors
- Knowledge of development principles,fundraising strategies and ethics, and familiarity with"moves manageement" donor tracking systems
- Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent Andrews University's mission and interests to a diverse group of alumni and friends
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meetÂÂÂÂÂ deadlines
- ÂÂÂHigh energy, personal initiative,maturity and integrity are essential
- Ability to use office technology and information systems (includingWord,Excel,Outlook,PowerPoint) and donor database (Banner)
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
Ability to use office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor database (Banner)
Interpersonal interactions
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors and work colleagues
- Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent Andrews University's mission and interests to a diverse group of alumni and friends
- High energy, personal initiative, maturity and integrity are essential
Physical demands
Ability to travel for multiple days handling the stresses of the road with patient endurance
Work environment
This position will be both in an office setting and remotely as one works from the road