Major Gifts Officer

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Maryland seeks a driven development professional to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects. You will manage a portfolio of about 200 donors, plan major fundraising events, and produce progress reports for senior leaders and the board.

Collaboration with staff to create compelling materials is essential. Preferred candidates will have 5–7 years of major gift experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Raiser Edge,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of development experience with proven success in individual major gift fundraising in a large, complex health or university setting.
• Experience with Raiser Edge fundraising software.
• Experience working with donors and volunteers.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 prospects/donors.
• Plan and implement donor cultivation events and communications.
• Prepare regular progress reports for leadership and board.
• Maintain accurate donor records and data in tracking systems.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop fundraising materials and strategies.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Adobe Editor

Job description

Job Requirements

Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects. This will include working with existing donors as well as initiating new relationships with prospects with high capacity. Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 prospects/donors. Strengthen the commitment of current donors through individual meetings, site visits, phone calls, office visits, special mailings and other relationship-building correspondence and activities. Conceive, plan, and implement cultivation and fundraising events targeting donors capable of major gifts, including board receptions, donor or prospect parlor meetings and special acknowledgment events for challenge grant contributors. Prepare regular progress reports for the VP and development and board report. Contribute to the ongoing development of tracking systems; maintain accurate, concise and timely records including gifts, pledges, bio data and donor actions Work with development, communications and program staff to develop compelling materials to maximize fundraising results. Participate in and promote teamwork to accomplish the goals of the philanthropy office. Maintain a solid understanding of organization's core program and policy issues. Contribute to development team planning meetings and trainings, fundraising and organizational strategic planning meetings, as well as regular development, message and program meetings. Actively participate as a contributing member of the full staff and its overall mission.

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience of development experience with proven success in individual major gift fundraising in a large, complex health or university setting. Ability to clearly articulate organization mission and strategies to a broad range of people, both individuals and large groups.
• Demonstrated experience working with Raiser Edge fundraising software.
• Demonstrated experience working with donors and volunteers.
• Demonstrated success working with info systems to support achievement of revenue goals Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel Adobe Editor