Major Gifts Officer

4 hours ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About Us

Clayton State University is a dynamic institution located in Morrow, Georgia, approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. Our university offers a collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal growth. We are committed to making a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by providing high-quality education and advancing workforce development.

We offer a range of certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, enrolling over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Our main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting, just minutes from downtown Atlanta. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has recognized us as a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years, and The Chronicle of Higher Education has named us one of 79 higher education institutions in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.Job Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-end annual and major gifts prospects. The successful candidate will cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, developing strategies to engage donor interests and researching donor capacity and interrelationships. This role will also contribute to the university's comprehensive campaigns.

Responsibilities
  • Secure unrestricted and designated support towards an annual financial goal through the solicitation of an assigned portfolio of prospects.
  • Manage all aspects of a portfolio, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects.
  • Organize efficient visits for meaningful and strategic donor interactions, with a focus on individual solicitation and donor qualification.
  • Participate in regular individual portfolio review and work closely with the VP to develop stewardship pieces and opportunities.
  • Develop proficiency with Raisers Edge and maintain up-to-date information in the database on significant prospect contacts.
  • Support the Vice President with creating, coordinating, and disseminating reports as requested.
  • Participate in division-wide and university-wide events, committees, and project teams to advance priority projects.
  • Manage all Advancement Events throughout the academic year.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience in development or a related field (e.g., sales).
  • Strong background in philanthropy and a keen interest in and appreciation for the values and mission of Clayton State University.
  • Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, understanding of CRM databases, and familiarity with the evolving use of web and social media to engage donors.
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Negotiation skills and an ability to work in a collaborative environment.

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