Major Gifts Officer (Alumni/Development Manager I) #2717

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Major Gifts Officer to drive fundraising by cultivating alumni, donors, partners, and funding organizations. You will identify and solicit major gift prospects, develop stewardship plans, and advance scholarship initiatives in alignment with college priorities.

Collaborate with development staff to implement proposals, sponsorships, and donor recognition. Proficiency with Raiser's Edge and MS Office is preferred; strong communication and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3 years related experience in alumni development, fundraising, or business development.
• Master's degree in Public Administration or Higher Education Administration with related major gift experience (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to advance the college's major gifts program and fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Public Administration

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Major Gifts Officer supports the College's fundraising and development efforts by cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, community partners, and funding organizations. This position is responsible for identifying and soliciting major gift prospects, developing stewardship strategies, supporting scholarship initiatives, and advancing philanthropic support for the College and the TTC Foundation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with the Director of Development and development staff to advance the College's major gifts program, scholarship opportunities, fundraising initiatives, and strategic priorities.

• Identify, research, qualify, and cultivate prospective major gift donors to increase philanthropic support for the College and TTC Foundation.

• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for current and prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.

• Build meaningful relationships with alumni, individuals, businesses, and community stakeholders that lead to major gift and planned giving commitments.

• Develop proposals and funding opportunities that align donor interests with College priorities, programs, scholarships, and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate sponsorship development by identifying prospects, preparing proposals, matching appropriate solicitors, and supporting successful fundraising campaigns and events.

• Utilize Raiser's Edge and other development resources to document donor activities, track engagement, evaluate fundraising efforts, and support advancement initiatives.

• Collaborate with the development team to ensure effective donor stewardship through acknowledgments, recognition activities, reports, Giving Circles, Legacy Society initiatives, scholarship programs, and special events.

• Assist with volunteer engagement, donor cultivation activities, fundraising events, and other development initiatives that support the College's mission and fundraising goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain professional growth and development

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, plus two (2) years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Basic knowledge of planned giving.
• Knowledge of fundraising and development practices in a higher education environment.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, community partners, and external funding entities.
• Extensive knowledge of college missions, programs, and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge software is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing responsibilities.