Major Gifts Officer

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time Major Gifts Officer to manage and grow a donor portfolio in support of assigned program areas. The role requires strategic donor engagement and stewardship to cultivate gifts and deepen commitments.

Travel about 20% within-state and occasionally nationally; expected to conduct 10-15 substantive donor visits per month. Requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Valid driver's license and MVR check compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Promote and manage donor relationships within assigned programs.
• Strategically manage all donor work and activities.
• Cultivate and steward donors to secure gifts.
• Travel ~20% in-state and nationally as needed.
• Conduct 10-15 substantive donor visits per month.
• Coordinate donor-focused events with colleges.
• Engage university leadership as resources for prospect development.
• Maintain reporting of activity and portfolio expenditures.
• Pursue professional development in gifts and tax laws.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor Database applications

Job description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite job for a Major Gifts Officer in the Office of Development. This position will manage and develop a portfolio with a record of, or the potential for, major gifts to support their assigned program areas within PFW. The annual wage for this position will be $60,000.00 - $65,000.00, subject to experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a personal commitment to the mission of PFW.


• Strategically manage all donor work and activities within assigned program areas.


• Maintain donor commitment through regular cultivation and stewardship to ensure donors remain confident in the college. Keep them informed of the outcomes of their gifts, as well as all relevant activities and programs of the college and PFW.


• Travel of approximately 20% expected in state and periodically nationally to visit prospects.


• Donor work will include 10-15 substantive personal visits each month.


• Coordinate and attend donor and prospect focused events with connections to assigned colleges/schools.


• Engage University administration, Deans, faculty and staff as prospect development resources.


• Maintain appropriate and effective reporting of activity and monitoring of resources and expenditures associated with portfolio and assigned responsibilities.


• Enrich professional skills, including the understanding of building a major gift portfolio, tax laws related to charitable giving, by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and through professional reading, when applicable in the budget.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to comply with Purdue University’s Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.


• Effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Donor Database applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFRM or CFRE.


• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit work and/or in sales.

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.


• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.


• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position.


• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Exempt