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Major Gifts Officer

Division: STAFF

Location: Ave Maria, FL

Status: Full Time

Educational Level: Bachelor’s degree

Salary: Commensurate w/ the background & experience

Qualifications:

  • Under the direction of the Manager of Major Gifts, the major gift officer raises financial support critical to meeting Ave Maria University’s major gift goals. In this capacity, he/she develops, plans, coordinates contacts and solicits major donors and prospects.
  • Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in Development or a related field with demonstrated strengths in leadership, organization, and communication.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to establish an organized system of prospect identification and evaluation involving thousands of potential donors.
  • Ability to work with the long-term goals of the University Relations department and establish a strategy for reaching those goals.
  • Must have the ability to travel and work flexible hours; may require evening meetings 2-3 evenings a week.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Ave Maria University and Catholic higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities
•Develops and participates in solicitation visits.
•Writes/edits proposals for presentations to major donors.
•Confers with appropriate administrative personnel to secure closure of the gift.
•Develops and participates in a system of prospect identification and evaluation.
•Cultivates major gift donor prospects through correspondence and personal visits.
•Maintains positive relationships that enhance the image of the University.
•Works in coordination with the University administration to identify and prioritize gifts critical to University needs.
•Prepares reports and other information for the Manager of Major Gifts and Vice President for University Relations
•Attends major University fundraising events and represents the University in a positive light to donors, prospects and other constituent groups.


Salary/Benefits
Salary commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. Ave Maria University offers excellent benefits which include, among others: health, dental, vision and life insurance plans, retirement, tax-deferred and other savings programs and disability coverage. All rights associated with this appointment are governed by the AMU Board of Trustees.

Applications and Nominations
To submit an application, please email a cover letter, resume, contact information for at least three professional references and salary requirements to rachel.decker@avemaria.edu.

No calls please.

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