AD Officer 3-Major Gifts | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

The College of Design at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time Development Officer (DO). Reporting to the Lead Development Officer at the College of Design, the Development Officer position is a front-line fundraiser responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making major gifts, currently defined as $50,000 and above. This position is responsible for the independent management of a dynamic portfolio of donors. The development officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward major gifts, both current and deferred to the College of Design. This position works closely with other development staff, the dean, college faculty and the University of Minnesota Foundation staff. This position will work primarily with individuals to determine their philanthropic passions, and close gifts in support of collegiate and departmental fundraising priorities. 

The salary range for this position is: $80,000 - $95,000

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Gift Fundraising: 80%

  • Meet annual goals established with the Lead Development Officer for metrics including: major gifts closed, major gift solicitations, funds raised, personal face-to-face visits and prospect qualification
  • In coordination with the Lead Development Officer, develop and execute annual strategic work plan designed to achieve both individual metric goals and School-wide priorities
  • Serve as the primary contact manager for a portfolio of major gift prospects capable of making gifts of $50,000 and above.  
  • Responsible for all aspects of the donor continuum, including cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship. Build, maintain, and monitor relationships with prospects and benefactors
  • Work closely with the College of Designâ™s advancement team, academic leadership (including Dean and faculty) and University of Minnesota Foundation leadership to create an articulate and compelling case for support for the unit.
  • Present timely and strategic gift opportunities to donors for their support. Conduct follow up communications to develop and implement strategies that may involve the University of Minnesota President, College leaders, board members, fellow benefactors, staff, faculty, students and volunteers to participate in the cultivations and solicitations. 
  • Clears and coordinates prospective donors through the University of Minnesota Foundationâ™s procedures to ensure effective contact/solicitation of the donors which maximizes the gift to the University and the donor's satisfaction with the institution.
  • Partners and collaborates with the University of Minnesota Foundation's services, as necessary.

Collaborative Advancement Efforts: 20% 

  • Perform development-related administrative duties including timely entry of contact reports, DMS updates, budget management, case statement development, and major gift cultivation events
  • Provide visible leadership across the entire organization as a member of Institutional Advancementâ™s major gift staff by engaging in organization-wide activities such as development meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events
  • Work closely and effectively with Institutional Advancementâ™s Alumni Relations and Annual Giving staff to expand prospect identification and enhance engagement .
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    *The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position* 

Required

  • BA/BS degree and at least four years of experience which demonstrates an ability to successfully solicit major gifts; or similar experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement or related field with emphasis on relationship cultivation and solicitation of individuals/businesses.  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate a strong and compelling case for support.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues at the College, Foundation, and University.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the interests and fundraising priorities of the College, while also maintaining a high degree of enterprise perspective by acting in the best interests of the University and Foundation at all times.
  • Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, and goal-oriented environment.
  • Ability to apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity.
  • Ability to effectively work with volunteer boards to assist with donor relationship development and to advance significant philanthropic support for the college.
  • Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel for donor meetings.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Preferred

  • Significant history (more than five years) of helping individuals with philanthropic giving of $50,000 or more.
  • Demonstrated experience in benefactor/prospect cultivation and solicitation process vehicles. 
  • A strong commitment to higher education.
  • Experience working at a major, public, land grant research university.
  • Experience advancing philanthropic campaigns.

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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