Principal Gifts Officer: Major Donor Strategy & Stewardship

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University, a premier Christian research university located in Waco, Texas, seeks a development professional to manage principal gifts across Baylor's colleges and athletics. You will cultivate and steward donors capable of seven- and eight-figure commitments, and lead strategies to enhance endowed and current-use funds.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with eight years of experience; a master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience are required.
• A master's degree and ten or more years of experience is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
• A validUS Driver License with a clear driving recordof at least two years is required.
• Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
• This role will be based in Waco, Texas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit and steward a highly targeted portfolio of principal gift capacity donors and prospects for principal gifts to Baylor in all academic areas, Bold Pursuits, and Baylor Athletics with the expectation to be an annual leader for dollars raised among all fundraisers
• Lead fundraising efforts that impact Baylor capital, endowment and current use success
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts, Baylor University’s leadership, vice presidents/deans, lead development officers of 14 colleges/schools/units, and Advancement's leadership team to develop strategic philanthropic agendas, consistent with Baylor's strategic plans for principal level donors to the university, academic units, Bold Pursuits, and Baylor Athletics
• Participate fully in University Advancement's prospect management, discovery/qualification visits, and related prospect development programs in order to inspire trust, encourage creative thinking, and collaborate with other Baylor staff and volunteers to significantly increase private gifts to Baylor
• With the leadership of the Associate Vice President, establish yearly measurable goals/objectives, related metrics for new gift commitments secured, proposals made, new prospects qualified, and prospect meetings held
• Assist, as requested by the Vice President for University Development, with programs to increase top of the pyramid giving to Baylor
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Skills

Donor cultivation

Prospect management

Fundraising

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Baylor University, a premier Christian research university located in Waco, Texas, seeks a development professional to manage principal gifts across Baylor's colleges and athletics. You will cultivate and steward donors capable of seven- and eight-figure commitments, and lead strategies to enhance endowed and current-use funds.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with eight years of experience; a master's is preferred.