Major & Planned Gift Officer

Misericordia University; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Misericordia University in Dallas, PA is seeking a Major & Planned Gift Officer to lead solicitation of major donor prospects and oversee the Planned Giving Program. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will manage an assigned donor portfolio to advance the university’s priorities.

You will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, aiming to meet annual goals through outright and planned giving, while building credible relationships with supporters and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in progressively responsible fundraising with major and planned gifts.
• Proven track record of revenue generation.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining long‑term donor relationships.
• Current, valid PA driver’s license.
• Thorough understanding of a comprehensive development program.

Responsibilities

• Solicit the University's major donor prospects and oversee the Planned Giving Program.
• Identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors.
• Meet annual goals by working with an assigned portfolio to advance university priorities.
• Build credibility and confidence with stakeholders to support meaningful giving.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Planned giving

Relationship management

Job description

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Major & Planned Gift Officer

Regular Full-Time Dallas, PA, US

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major and Planned Giving Officer will solicit the University's major donor prospects and oversee the Planned Giving Program.

The Major and Planned Gift Officer will identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors, in enhancing their financial support of the priorities of the University. Responsible for meeting annual goals by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to advance the mission of the organization and assist donors in creating meaning in their lives through outright and planned giving.

Education:

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a proven track record of actively securing major and planned gifts from individuals.


• Demonstrated success in revenue generation.


• Experience cultivating and maintaining productive long‑term relationships.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Current, valid PA driver’s license.

Work-Related Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of the elements of a comprehensive development program.


• Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders.

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered.)