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Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on major gifts from alumni of assigned college(s).

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio.
• Identifies potential major gift prospects. Determines the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Establishes and builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Writes major gift proposals and agreements.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.

• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers or donors.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. 

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. 

Revised: 2024-03-29