Leadership Gifts Officer (Multiple Positions, Remote Possibility) - Colgate University : Job Details

Leadership Gifts Officer (Multiple Positions, Remote Possibility)Position Title: Leadership Gifts Officer (Multiple Positions, Remote Possibility)Employment Type: Full TimeDivision: Office of AdvancementDepartment: Leadership GiftsSalary Range: $67,000-$72,000Department Statement: Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement and is currently engaged in a historic comprehensive campaign with a goal of $1B. To date, the Campaign for the Third Century has raised over $613M towards this goal.Accountabilities: This is a frontline fundraising position that requires extensive travel to cultivate and solicit prospects capable of giving annual and multi-year gifts up to $100,000. Accountable for effectively developing and maintaining relationships with key leadership gift constituents. Ensures effective qualification, identification, cultivation, and stewardship of constituents, including face-to-face visits with assigned prospects. Responsible for increasing levels of annual and long-term engagement and giving within assigned constituents. Accountable for positively representing all aspects of the University at all times.Responsibilities:Demonstrated expertise in relevant datasets sufficient to identify errors and inconsistencies in reports and data tables.Ability to generate fundraising and/or engagement opportunities and execute the steps to close opportunities.Ability to create and execute proposals, events, and programs that achieve targeted goals.Ability to build and execute a relationship building model for defined functions.Ability to organize, plan, and effectively execute fundraising projects.Ability to effectively access and navigate relevant technology systems used in advancement.Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes.Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems.Responds positively to changing university initiatives.Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental success.Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value.Demonstrates respect for people and their differences.Understands the impact of decision-making on sustainability initiatives.Requirements:A minimum of three years of experience in higher education fundraising, sales, non-profits, or related fields.Professionalism, insight, and sound judgment for interacting with alumni and leadership.Understanding of the role of diversity, inclusion, and equity in Advancement.Ability to operate independently and maintain confidentiality.Proficiency in CRMs and/or databases required; experience with Blackbaud products appreciated.Strategic, organized, enthusiastic, team player, and willingness to travel.Participation in the life of the University is required.Preferred Qualifications:Preference for experience in higher education fundraising.Preference for frontline fundraising experience.Education: Bachelor's Required.Remote Work: Colgate provides the opportunity for remote work in specific states.EEO Statement: The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership.#J-18808-Ljbffr