Major Gifts Officer

Company Description:

Named one of the top 10 most innovative colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized as one of the forty Colleges that Changes Lives, Goucher College, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a private, coed, liberal arts college dedicated to teaching students to be complex problem solvers prepared for the jobs of the future. A Goucher education focuses on creating lifelong learners through an interdisciplinary, experiential approach.

Would you like to work with a team that is dedicated to changing lives? Do you enjoy engaging others around an institution you are passionate about?

Job Description:

Goucher College seeks to hire a Major Gifts Officer. The Major Gifts Officer will raise philanthropic support for Goucher College by participating in a wide range of activities related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major, planned, and annual giving donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, the MGO will provide leadership and implement strategies for marketing, cultivating, soliciting, and closing major, planned, and individual gifts. Manage a portfolio of 100-125 qualified major and planned gift prospects annually, working on special funding initiatives and projects as identified by the Director of Development. The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with the Advancement Team, faculty, students and volunteers.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of fundraising experience.
• Proven track record in solicitation
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong written and verbal skills
• General math skills
• Persuasive, reasoning, and excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with PG Calc, Raiser's Edge, or similar software

Additional Information:

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, and if you are innovative and open to change, we would love to hear from you!

Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please visit http://goucher.interviewexchange.com. The review of applications will begin immediately.

Please submit the following application materials online:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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