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Saint Peter's University, founded in 1872, is a Jesuit, Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts University located in Jersey City, New Jersey
Saint Peter's University seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society.
Committed to academic excellence and individual attention, Saint Peter's University provides education, informed by values, primarily in degree-granting programs in the arts, science, and business, to resident and commuting students from a variety of backgrounds.
Named #1 in the nation for transformation in 2018 by the
American Council on Education/Fidelity Investments
Job Title: Leadership Gifts Officer
Campus: Jersey City Campus
Department: Advancement
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving, the Leadership Gift Officer is a front-line gift officer responsible for securing leadership annual and campaign gifts. This involves working in partnership with Advancement colleagues to develop and implement qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 150-175 prospects, and to staff and support specific appeals throughout the year.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop a pipeline of prospects with the giving potential of $1,000-$25,000 by taking the lead role in the identification, qualification and solicitation of new leadership level donors andby "cold calling” alumni, non-affiliated prospects, and parents who are not currently engaged or may not have been previously contacted.
• Facilitate and coordinate communications and positive interactions with prospects and donors.
• Complete 90-100 face-to-face or virtual visits per year, designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the University.
• Open a minimum of 30 proposals per year.
• Personally solicit leadership level annual and multi-year campaign gifts by working directly with donors and coordinating with department colleagues and volunteers.
• Identify prospects for potential Board appointment who reflect the broad diversity of the populations the University serves.
• Attend a significant number of campus and local events, as well as host salon events and cultivation programs, as a representative of the University.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving or Assistant Vice President or Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs.
Qualification Standards
• A minimum of 2 years of development experience of a comparable nature is required, preferably with a background in direct marketing or sales.
• Proven success in cultivation and solicitation of gifts at or above the $10,000 level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to multi-task yet maintain close connection with colleagues.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Outcomes-oriented work style with the ability to develop strategies to achieve fundraising goals, analyze results and adjust strategies based on those results.
• Optimistic and empowered attitude.
• Unparalleled personal integrity.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge software and capital campaign experience is a plus.
• A driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to inspire a passion for Saint Peter's and the Jesuit mission.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Education
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Saint Peter's University seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society.
Committed to academic excellence and individual attention, Saint Peter's University provides education, informed by values, primarily in degree-granting programs in the arts, science, and business, to resident and commuting students from a variety of backgrounds.
Named #1 in the nation for transformation in 2018 by the
American Council on Education/Fidelity Investments
Job Title: Leadership Gifts Officer
Campus: Jersey City Campus
Department: Advancement
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving, the Leadership Gift Officer is a front-line gift officer responsible for securing leadership annual and campaign gifts. This involves working in partnership with Advancement colleagues to develop and implement qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 150-175 prospects, and to staff and support specific appeals throughout the year.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop a pipeline of prospects with the giving potential of $1,000-$25,000 by taking the lead role in the identification, qualification and solicitation of new leadership level donors andby "cold calling” alumni, non-affiliated prospects, and parents who are not currently engaged or may not have been previously contacted.
• Facilitate and coordinate communications and positive interactions with prospects and donors.
• Complete 90-100 face-to-face or virtual visits per year, designed to move prospects toward making a philanthropic commitment to the University.
• Open a minimum of 30 proposals per year.
• Personally solicit leadership level annual and multi-year campaign gifts by working directly with donors and coordinating with department colleagues and volunteers.
• Identify prospects for potential Board appointment who reflect the broad diversity of the populations the University serves.
• Attend a significant number of campus and local events, as well as host salon events and cultivation programs, as a representative of the University.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving or Assistant Vice President or Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs.
Qualification Standards
• A minimum of 2 years of development experience of a comparable nature is required, preferably with a background in direct marketing or sales.
• Proven success in cultivation and solicitation of gifts at or above the $10,000 level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to multi-task yet maintain close connection with colleagues.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Outcomes-oriented work style with the ability to develop strategies to achieve fundraising goals, analyze results and adjust strategies based on those results.
• Optimistic and empowered attitude.
• Unparalleled personal integrity.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge software and capital campaign experience is a plus.
• A driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to inspire a passion for Saint Peter's and the Jesuit mission.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Education
A Bachelor's degree is required.
