Harris-Stowe State University Looking for Mid-Level Gift Officer Full Time

Job Summary:

The role of the Mid-Level Gift Officer (MLGO) is to develop, establish, and carry out an effective multi-year fundraising program to support the ongoing programs, projects, and activities of Harris-Stowe State University. The MLGO develops, plans, and implements foundation, corporate, and individual donor cultivation, stewardship, outreach events, and activities while assisting in creating fundraising strategies and structure for the department.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Vice President for Institutional Advancement in strategic planning and revenue forecasting by executing plans in support of individual and team fundraising benchmarks aligned with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of 100 mid-level donors ($1,000-$25,000) to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors.
• Work within the database to view data and assist in analyzing data to inform, prioritize and develop fundraising strategies.
• Maintain and increase donor engagement, and secure planned and major gifts through personalized correspondence, concept briefs, proposals, presentations, telephone calls, in-person visits, and/or other relationship-building methods.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects including alumni, parents, family members, trustees, community members, and other stakeholders of the University.
• Conduct a predetermined number of personal visits/month with qualified prospects to ensure achievement of fundraising goals; moving donors along the prospect pipeline, and nurturing and deepening relationships to better understand and strategically align donors’ priorities and goals with the needs of the University.
• Leverage knowledge of the various forms of planned giving and estate planning, inclusive of tax implications of charitable giving, in the solicitation and acquisition of planned gifts.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for planned gifts and expand planned giving opportunities through special events and meetings.
• Articulate the mission, programs, and activities in a succinct and compelling manner; and recruit/train volunteers as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Institutional Advancement office across all organizational revenue streams as needed.
• Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in fundraising or a similar field, preferably in higher education.
• Raiser’s Edge experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be self-motivated to achieve individually assigned goals while positively contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Campaign fundraising experience preferred
• Should be comfortable engaging with a diverse constituency of individuals in leadership roles.
• Communicate exceptionally well verbally and in writing
• Should be an effective presenter who is comfortable speaking to groups.
• Must be fearless, tenacious, and demonstrate a genuine passion for HBCU education.
• Must be able to handle confidential material with professionalism.
• Work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Follow and improve fundraising practices and procedures.
• Ability to be an effective advocate for the University.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.