Leadership Gifts Officer

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About University of Saint Joseph:

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.

We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, this individual is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors, and growing financial support for USJ. A successful Leadership Gift Officer will develop appropriate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and build on-going relationships within the donor community. This individual will remain focused on the identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations and foundations to support all areas of the University.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)

• Develop and implement integrated strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of specified constituencies to increase support unrestricted and restricted purposes.
• Expand prospect pool through research, and discovery and qualification visits. Assure accurate record keeping within Raiser's Edge.
• Maintain regular contact with department team, volunteers, and professional staff.
• Maintain regular contact with individuals, foundations, corporate and community groups to promote involvement and investment in USJ.
• Spend a minimum of 75% of time doing direct cultivation, stewardship and relationship development with prospective donors and sponsors.
• Manage USJ Ambassadors, including weekly e-newsletter and twice yearly events.
• Manage time to initiate on and off campus prospect visits
• Match institutional funding priorities to donor interests
• Craft persuasive solicitations that result in gifts for the University

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Three to five years fundraising experience in higher education or relevant alternate experience strongly preferred

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with external constituents, colleagues and students
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build relationships with individual donors, corporations and foundations and to understand the needs and interests of donors; willingness to travel extensively and work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Strong personal and professional integrity; must handle confidential information and materials with discretion
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency with MS Office Suite with strong working abilities in Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to utilize technological resources to maximum advantage. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge strongly preferred.
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Cultural competency to work with diverse constituent, student and/or employee population
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Enthusiastic belief in the mission, core values and future of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending: Minimal
• Climbing (e.g. stairs): Some
• Keyboarding: Substantial
• Kneeling: Minimal
• Lifting: Some (generally less than 15 lbs.)
• Reaching: Minimal
• Sitting: Substantial
• Standing: Some
• Using Telephone: Substantial
• Walking: Some

Work Environment: Standard office environment, with ability to travel frequently.

Additional Information:

Benefits:

• 403(b) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 529 CHET savings plan
  

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter with salary requirements

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The University of Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.