Major Gift and Corporate Relations Officer

3 weeks ago

University Park, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Description

Governors State University invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Major Gift and Corporate Relations Officer. This position is responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving. This involves prospect research and developing effective solicitation strategies as well as stewarding donors throughout the major giving process. This individual will also work with our Institutional Advancement team and Foundation board members to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives to various constituent groups including alumni, corporations, and friends of the University.

Essential Responsibilities

50% Create, lead, develop and coordinate fundraising activities designed to increase both the number and level of major gifts and/or planned to give to the Governors State University Foundation. Use Slate for Advancement and other database software to monitor and track progress of fundraising goals, manage constituent base, report on progress, and demonstrate moves management.

25%Provide leadership, direction, and fundraising support to assigned campus entities (i.e., Colleges, Arts, Athletics, Library) to increase both the number and level of major gifts and/or planned to give to the Foundation that benefit their entity.
Identify, assess, analyze, and design appropriate strategies for approaching prospects and donors and making the important match between donors' philanthropic interests and the entities needs. This could include providing support, coaching, assistance, and/or strategic evaluation of events, programs, donor cultivation, etc.

20% Plan and implement effective outreach and cultivation activities to enhance prospect identification and move solicitation and stewardship processes forward.

5%Other related duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

  • Works independently, making judgment decisions on routine tasks, seeks supervisor's approval, when required.
  • Adheres to the FERPA guidelines and the University established data entry guidelines, including managing confidential information appropriately.
  • Develop creative and innovating fundraising strategies to support and meet the needs of the various constituent profiles.
  • All the tasks performed by this position are interrelated with every aspect of the unit's operation and will require working with a variety of internal and departments, as well as with external constituencies. Exceptional care needs to be taken to make sure that delicate situations are managed confidentially and with diplomacy.
  • Maintain professionalism and always maintain the integrity and reputation of the University.
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, education, marketing, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, sales, constituent management, or related field.
Competencies
  • Must be able to act with urgency, manage high pressure timelines, find best practices, and act in innovative ways to build relationships with alumni, corporate, business, and civic leaders.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas both orally and in writing.
  • Must exhibit an elevated level of diplomacy, positive attitude, a can-do attitude, and tact in interpersonal interactions to effectively managing relations with board members, alumni, and donors.
  • Must be able to facilitate conversations and meetings to gain opportunities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Effective in building working relations with exist University personnel.
  • Excellent team player and collaborator.
Supplemental Information

Please attach the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • List of three professional references with current contact information
Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration application materials should be submitted by April 19, 2024.

MISSIONGovernors State University (GovState) is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.VISIONGovState will create an intellectually stimulating public square, serve as an economic catalyst for the region, and lead as a model of academic excellence, innovation, diversity and responsible citizenship.CORE VALUESInvest in Student Success through a commitment to mentoring and a deliberate university focus on student achievement of academic, professional and personal goals.Provide Opportunity and Access to a first-class public education to residents of our surrounding communities and all those traditionally underserved by higher education.Serve as an Economic Catalyst for the citizens of the State of Illinois and our larger Midwest region, so that our communities grow and flourish.Prepare Stewards of our Future to thrive in the global economy, to contribute to ongoing innovative research and to serve as stewards of the environment.Demonstrate Inclusiveness and Diversity to encourage acceptance of wide-ranging perspectives among students, staff, faculty and members of the broader community.Promote Quality of Life, which encompasses civic, personal, professional and cultural growth

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