Leadership Gift Officer

Date:  October 26, 2020

Position Available:  Leadership Gift Officer

Position Reports to:  Director for Leadership Giving

Department:  Advancement

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Schedule:  Full-time; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; some evenings and weekends are required; extensive travel required

Please apply online:  https://franciscan.edu/leadership-gift-officer-lgo/

POSITION SUMMARY

Fundraising is a call to conversion.  Fundraising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that offers other people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission.  The Leadership Gift Officer (LGO) is responsible to identify, qualify, cultivate, ask and steward a portfolio of current and future benefactors who are capable of a major gift as defined by the University.  The LGO works collaboratively with colleagues at Franciscan University and represents all of Franciscan University’s programs while working with alumni, parents, friends, staff, and faculty in helping them focus on matching each of their interests with the appropriate gift opportunities.  Performance will be largely measured by the degree of success in securing gift commitments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implements prospecting plan/strategy to build and expand a major gift portfolio.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Must believe, promote and have a strong commitment to the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience with a proven track record of success.

Competencies

• Drive for Results: High energy level, self-confident and resilient.
• Written and Verbal Communications: Excellent written communication skills, verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Teamwork: Knows how to work within a team environment.
• Planning: Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent active listening, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Quality of Work: Can be consistently counted on to follow through, meet commitments and deliver results.
• Action-Oriented: Displays initiative; does not wait to be asked to do something.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desired

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Reeher software systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Workplace Factors

• Extensive travel required.
• Some evenings and weekends are required, driven by events and benefactor availability.

Candidates must submit an online application, a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.

Please apply online:  https://franciscan.edu/leadership-gift-officer-lgo/

For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu

Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.