Major Gifts Officer / Associate Major Gifts Officer

Oberlin College

Oberlin (OH)

Presencial

USD 70 000 - 110 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Excellent benefits package

Tuition remission for dependents

35 days paid PTO

Resumo da oferta

Oberlin College is seeking a Major Gifts Officer / Associate Major Gifts Officer to join the Office of Advancement. This role is full-time, 12-month, reporting to the AVP for Major and Planned Giving, with responsibilities spanning discovery visits, donor engagement, and major gift development.

Responsibilities include building a robust major gifts pipeline, coordinating with various fundraising teams, and contributing to long-range strategic plans for leadership annual giving.

Qualificações

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in fundraising or a related field.
Strong written and oral communications to engage diverse alumni, donors, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while managing donor relations and giving programs.
Ability to travel nationally to meet with donors and attend events as needed.
Proven track record in developing and soliciting major gifts and building a robust donor pipeline.

Responsabilidades

Conduct discovery visits and collaborate with major and planned giving, parent and family giving, and colleagues on gift pipeline development.
Drive fundraising from high-end annual giving to major gifts with potential for principal-level opportunities.
Develop annual work plans guided by metrics like discovery visits, meetings, dollars raised, strategies, solicitations, and proposals.
Collaborate with Advancement staff to strengthen leadership annual giving and major gifts programs.
Respond to donor inquiries and coordinate with Donor Relations to steward donors.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Major Gifts Officer / Associate Major Gifts Officer

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.

The Office of Advancement at Oberlin College & Conservatory seeks applications for the position of Major Gifts Officer / Associate Major Gifts Officer. This is a full-time, continuing, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Giving.

Responsibilities

Conduct discovery visits and collaborate closely with Major and Planned Giving, Parent & Family Giving, and other colleagues on hand-off strategies and major gift pipeline development.
Focus fundraising efforts on securing gifts ranging from high-end annual giving to major gifts, with potential for principal-level opportunities. Drives individual giving through new donor acquisition, gift upgrades, meaningful engagement, and the development of a robust major gift pipeline.
Develop an annual work plan and be guided by a set of metrics set annually including discovery visits, personal meetings, dollars raised, written strategies, and solicitations and proposals.
Work closely with Advancement staff to create long-range strategic plans and short-term operational plans to strengthen the leadership annual giving and major gifts programs.
Respond to donor inquiries and work closely with Donor Relations to steward donors.
Create and submit contact reports in a timely manner detailing donor interactions.
Assist the department in staffing various development and alumni events, such as Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, and donor cultivation and recognition events.
Attend department-wide meetings and professional development opportunities to stay informed of best practices and strategies to engage, solicit and steward gifts.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned or directed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and previous experience with personal solicitation and marketing, preferably within an academic or non-profit environment.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally. Ability to transport self to local, off-site events.
Superior interpersonal and networking skills with an ability to work productively and congenially with a diverse community and engage alumni and parents in fundraising efforts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to persuasively communicate the importance of the liberal arts experience and the need for philanthropic support.
Superior organizational and planning skills with an eye for detail. Ability to keep to a plan to achieve success.
Strong ability to think both strategically and tactically to develop and execute goals.
Proven relationship-building skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies.

Desired Qualifications

MGO: 5+ years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising, relationship management, or related field, preferably in higher education.
Associate MGO: At least 2 years of successful professional fundraising.
Demonstrated leadership experience, a track record of one-to-one fundraising, and strong writing skills.

Compensation and Benefits

A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, tuition remission for eligible dependents and 35 days of paid PTO.