Major Gifts Officer

Develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track and solicit significant gifts to fund identified campaign and/or institutional priorities. Responsible for soliciting gifts of $25,000 and higher from alumni, parents and friends of St. Bonaventure University. Manages a portfolio of approximately 150 prospective donors and will be expected to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward these very important alumni, parents and friends of the university. Works within the Five-Year Strategic Plan as set forth by the administration of the university. 75% Works collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development and advancement staff, and other university representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for university-wide priorities 10% Monitors all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations, (i.e. Moves Management). 10% Recommends and assists with programming involving the president, vice president for university advancement, other vice presidents, and volunteer leaders. 5% Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of three years successful experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, or relevant experience involving relationship building, sales or marketing. Certification and/or Licensure Possesses a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Highly creative, self-starter with demonstrated success in building donor relationships, soliciting and closing gifts within the major gift range, preferably in a university setting Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs) 50% for spouse (ground programs only) Full Benefit package 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card Dental Insurance Employer Paid Life insurance Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Other Perks Free access to campus fitness center 2 free Division 1 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Season tickets Golf course membership discount Other National and Local discounts available St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports. #J-18808-Ljbffr