Major Gifts Officer

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Boston Full time

General Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Principal &
Leadership Gifts and Campaign Director, the Major Gifts Officer is
primarily responsible for developing managing, implementing, and
overseeing strategies for the identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship of approximately prospective
leadership gift donors. The Major Gifts Officer will create
individualized solicitation plans leading to major outright and
deferred gifts of $25,000+, integrating unrestricted and restricted
gifts, endowment, annual and capital gifts in support of university
fund raising priorities. Responsibilities will most significantly
include the identification, cultivation and solicitation of new
prospects for the University.

The Major Gifts Officer will serve as a fundraiser for
university-wide targeted initiatives and will work closely with
colleagues in University Advancement, Dean's, faculty and senior
administrators in developing and implementing key fund-raising
strategies and activities.

Examples of Duties:

Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward
special and leadership gifts from a managed portfolio of
prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of $25,000 and
more. Face-to-face solicitations are required.
Advance individual relationships that result in philanthropic
contributions.
Visit donors/prospects monthly along with significant
phone, text and email outreach.
Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed
to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual
prospects.
Ensure consistent and appropriate contact, facilitate or make
solicitations and ensure effective stewardship.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the priorities of the
University and make a persuasive verbal and written case for
supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the
interests of prospects to specific University needs.
Articulate the mission of UMass Boston, its programs and
activities in a succinct and compelling manner.
Develop material used by Deans, Directors, Vice Chancellors,
the Provost and the Chancellor for meetings, visits or individual
contacts.
Coordinate specialized appeals targeted at constituent groups
associated with a particular discipline, program or
initiative.
Collaborate with senior administrators, deans, faculty and
volunteers to develop ideas that translate the University's
fund-raising priorities into gift proposals and to advance major
gift prospects.
Participate in the planning and execution of special
events.
Submit timely contact reports for each visit with detailed
briefing papers.
Work with planned giving to identify prospects for bequests and
other planned gifts to the University.
Gather, record and properly store information about prospect
and donors utilizing Advance the University's donor and alumni
tracking database and use Gravyty for identifying new
prospects.
Work with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Dean's Directors,
faculty and staff throughout the university to develop funding
opportunities, engage in relationship-building activities of many
kinds with faculty, volunteers and prospects; and provide general
direction for support of university-wide targeted initiatives.
Plan and implement focused cultivation, solicitation and
stewardship for specific gift opportunities.
Work with assigned schools & colleges.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred and five-plus years of
direct and successful development experience in fundraising, which
includes a minimum of three (3)-plus years of special/leadership
gift experience, preferably in higher education, with a record of
closing major gifts is required. Experience in fundraising at a
complex University is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills are
required, both written and oral, as well as a high level of
sophistication and maturity in social and professional settings.
Incumbent must be able to travel locally and nationally to meet
with donors and prospective donors to raise money on behalf of the
University. Ability to work various hours including nights and/or
weekends.

Discretion and an ability to interact with high-level donors
and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Proven track record of successful solicitation and securing
major and high-end annual gifts.
Ability to be an effective advocate for the University.
Ability to be proactive.
Knowledge and proficiency with various planned giving vehicles
is preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team
environment; -Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal
skills.

For Professional Unit Positions:
Is this job required to be on-call? No.
D. Supervision Received:
The position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor Principal
& Leadership Gifts and Campaign Director.
E. Supervision Exercised: 0
Application Instructions:

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of
three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application
closing date.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff
Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business
days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered
after that period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found
at the following link:

Grade: 34

Salary
Ranges

This is an exempt union position.
All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation
is needed, please contact or

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin,
ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information,
pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any
other legally protected class. The University of Massachusetts
Boston complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the university operates. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment.

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