Major Gifts Officer
- Employer
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- $64,000.00 - $72,000.00
- Closing date
- Mar 21, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Education, Environment, Other Fields, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
ASHEVILLE - The Major Gifts
Officer (MGO) will be a member of a robust
Development team that supports the mission of The North Carolina
Arboretum through efforts to advance the culture of philanthropy
within the current and growing constituent base. The MGO will work
with the Director of Development to create and execute successful
strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of
donors. With a special focus on five-figure, multi-year gifts to
support The North Carolina Arboretum Society’s endowment, funds,
special projects and programs, this position will have a direct
impact on mission delivery.
The Major Gifts Officer will be an accomplished fundraising
professional who understands the nature and purpose of public
higher education and cultural organizations, and who has
demonstrated successful experience in development planning, has a
proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders, and
is able to set goals strategically and implement them. As the
dedicated front-line fundraiser, the MGO will actively engage a
portfolio of major donors, prospects, leadership volunteers, and
significant community leaders to increase the major gift pipeline
for the Arboretum.
Being able to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents’, the Officer should have proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, a passion for the mission of The North Carolina Arboretum and experience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership and senior executives.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consistent with System Office policy. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The recruitment salary is between $64,000 and $72,000. Benefits will offered by the State of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina System that include employer-paid health insurance and retirement, paid time off, parental leave and disability insurance.
Position Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Director of Development, the Major Gifts
Officer will oversee and manage major gifts ($10,000+) including
donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and coordinate
major giving efforts with Arboretum leadership, board members,
staff and volunteers as appropriate.
● Be a storyteller and advocate for the
Arboretum, its mission and programming
● Adopt a donor-centric approach to fundraising
that helps donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and
ambitions through a relationship with the Arboretum
● Advance the culture of philanthropy at the
Arboretum through increased major giving
● Build relationships and oversee a portfolio
of 100-150 donors and prospects in an organized and effective
method, helping each donor understand their partnership with the
organization
● Participate in all steps of the moves
management system including: identification, qualification,
cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition
● Work closely with the Membership Department
and maintain an interdisciplinary approach for support by
understanding and working with other areas of the Arboretum
● Make direct, face-to-face solicitations and
assist the board and other staff with their solicitations to
include portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help
with donor communications
● Facilitate other responsibilities as assigned
by Arboretum leadership, boards, committees, task forces and the
system President
● Keep current on programs and Arboretum
initiatives
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