Clayton State University Hiring for Major Gifts Officer at Clayton State University Full Time

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 262844
About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Under the direction and reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a full portfolio of high-end annual and major gifts prospects for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors. The Major Gifts Officer is expected to develop and implement strategies for cultivating relationships, projects and needs with donor interests, researching donor capacity and donor interrelationships. The Major Gifts Officer will also play an active role in the University’s comprehensive campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Generates unrestricted and designated support towards an annual financial goal through the solicitation of an assigned portfolio of prospects through face-to-face visits, email, and telephone (may carry a portfolio of up to 150 prospects)
• Manages all aspects of a portfolio including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects
• Organizes efficient visits for the purpose of meaningful and strategic donor interactions each fiscal year (visit quota will include 85-115 visits per year). Visits should be focused on individual solicitation and donor qualification
• Participates in regular individual portfolio review

• Works closely with VP and collaborates with internal departments to develop meaningful stewardship pieces and opportunities working in conjunction with the Director of Donor Relations

• Develops proficiency with Raisers Edge

• Enters all pertinent information including descriptive contact reports, future steps, and plans within designated time frame
• Maintains up-to-date information in the database on significant prospect contacts regarding solicitations and evaluations including capacity, prospect interests, and demographic changes
• Supports Vice President with creating, coordinating, and/or disseminating reports as it pertains to regional travel and portfolio management, as requested
• Participates in division-wide and university-wide events, committees, and project teams to advance priority projects of the University
• Manages all Advancement Events throughout the academic year
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in development or a related field (e.g. sales)
• Strong background in philanthropy and demonstrate 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, & Abilities

• Demonstrates 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

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.