Special Gifts Officer

Position Title Special Gifts Officer Location Hanover, NH or Remote Position Purpose In partnership with the Tuck Advancement Team, and as informed by Tuck’s strategic initiatives, the Special Gifts Officer solicits and secures annual, current-use, and facilities gifts ranging from $25,000 to $250,000+ from a portfolio of prospects. Responsibilities Gift Solicitation and Commitments (70%): Solicit five- and six-figure annual fund and restricted current-use gifts from a portfolio of alumni prospects, secure written commitments, and ensure prompt payment of pledges. Donor Prospect Identification and Cultivation (15%): Apply prospect research, fundraising expertise, creativity, and intuition to identify and cultivate potential donors, particularly those who have not given or have not given at their full capacity, and refer prospects to appropriate teams. Gift Proposals (5%): Partner with the Campaign Operations Team to develop gift proposals associated with specific strategic initiatives of interest to prospective donors. Contact Activity Reporting: Enter donor contact activities into advancement systems and share and collaborate with relevant partners. Team Development (5%): Contribute ideas, input, and support to Tuck Advancement initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities with annual giving and leadership giving implications, and seek out, apply, and share knowledge of higher education fundraising trends and innovations. Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others in an environment that is welcoming to all. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and skill successfully raising gifts for higher education institutions, or highly transferable sales and customer/client relationship management experience in organizations with similar methods and standards for engaging with new business prospects; skilled in using fundraising management systems and technology (e.g., Ellucian Advance) to enter and report donor contact activities. Knowledge of higher education economics, philanthropy, and administration gained through a business or liberal arts education, continuing education, and/or relevant work experience. Ability to travel extensively to meet with donors and attend fundraising events. Ability to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of donors and colleagues. Ability to introduce and drive innovation in ways both small and large. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Advancement, Tuck, and Dartmouth to achieve shared goals and objectives. Ability to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results. Required Additional Information Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle, off‑road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated, or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. #J-18808-Ljbffr