Major Gifts Officer: Donor Strategy & Stewardship

Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN seeks a Major Gift Officer to advance the university’s mission by discovering prospects, cultivating relationships, and inviting and securing major gifts. The role reports to the Executive Director of Major and Planned Gifts and operates within Central Administration, Development-Central Administration.

The Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of 70–90 prospects, develop personalized stewardship plans, and collaborate with IWU leaders and faculty

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships that yield major gifts.
• Understanding of planned giving options and donor benefits.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

Aufgaben

• Build Relationships: manage 70-90 major gift prospects and grow donor engagement.
• Strategic Fundraising: present proposals and develop stewardship plans.
• Collaborative Teamwork: meet with university leadership and staff to align strategies.
• High-Impact Hospitality and Character: maintain integrity, confidentiality, and a service mindset.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Public speaking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desired

Jobbeschreibung

Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN seeks a Major Gift Officer to advance the university’s mission by discovering prospects, cultivating relationships, and inviting and securing major gifts. The role reports to the Executive Director of Major and Planned Gifts and operates within Central Administration, Development-Central Administration.

The Major Gift Officer will manage a portfolio of 70–90 prospects, develop personalized stewardship plans, and collaborate with IWU leaders and faculty