Major Gifts Officer
5 months ago
USA East Province of the Society of Jesus Boston, MA/New England Region (Remote) Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement and with a close working relationship with the lead Philanthropy Officer, the Major Gifts Officer seeks to increase participation in annual, major, and planned giving from supporters to the Jesuit East Province and others who have connections to the Jesuits. The Major Gifts Officer seeks to secure leadership commitments at the $100,000+ level. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for a portfolio of approximately 150 leadership-level donors, prospects, and volunteers who can make significant commitments at the leadership level to the Province. Specific Responsibilities Promoting the Mission Continually deepen an understanding of the Province, through a knowledge of its history, distinct mission and culture, its base of financial support, and the opportunities that exist therein. Manages a portfolio comprising approximately 150 prospects and donors who can make gifts of $100,000+. Completes 150+ visits annually with assigned prospects. Meets solicitation metrics: Year 1: Solicit $1 million, close $500,000 Year 2: Solicit $1.5 million, close $750,000 Year 3: Solicit $2 million, close $1 million Creates and implements the process by which a steady source of donor prospects is identified, researched, and qualified for the appropriate level of cultivation and solicitation. Identifies leadership prospects and solicits annual and special gifts to support the Province’s operating budget. Makes persuasive verbal and written cases for supporting the Jesuit East Province’s key priorities, effectively matching prospects’ interests to specific projects and programs needing support and ensuring effective stewardship of donor relationships. Records information about prospects and donors utilizing the appropriate Jesuit East Province databases; reports activity and monitors resources and expenditures associated with their program and portfolio. Works closely with the Advancement team. Participates in advancement activities and events, including dinners, receptions, and the Jesuit East Province site visits. Other Duties Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Advancement. Support various Province-wide activities as requested. Qualifications Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of the mission of the Roman Catholic Church and the national and international vision of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Minimum of seven (7) years of successful fundraising experience and a proven track record of closing five, six, and seven-figure gifts. Experience working with trusts, estates, and estate planning products; this experience can be within a university setting, other nonprofit organizations, or in the private sector; private sector experience in wealth management or accounting is relevant. Proven success in achieving results; developing solicitation strategies and a track record of success cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts. Ability to engage senior leadership, Board members, volunteers, and others in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. A team player and team builder that has a passion for and commitment to achieving excellence in all aspects of the mission of the Jesuits while fostering a high level of respect for colleagues. Self-motivated with a high degree of professionalism and the ability to be flexible, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work under deadlines. A general level of comfort when dealing with high-net-worth individuals, an ability to maintain discretion, and a high level of confidentiality when dealing with significant benefactors. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build, foster, and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external constituencies including affluent and influential benefactors and prospects. Superior communication skills to express, orally and in writing, the Jesuit mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion. Prior capital campaign experience preferred. Technical proficiency and a working knowledge of donor database programs and IBM, preferably Raiser’s Edge, Research Point and Microsoft Office Suite. Must be willing and able to travel to meet donors throughout the East Province and work nights and weekends when necessary. Travel required, approximately 75%-90%, and as needed. Must reside in the Boston, MA/New England region. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Major Gift Officer
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3 days ago
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