Major Gift Officer - University of New England : Job Details

The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will manage a portfolio of identified major gift prospects consisting of alumni, parents, and friends of the University. The MGO will be responsible for developing strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. To be effective in this role the MGO must also coordinate and manage relationships with faculty, professional staff and volunteers when necessary.

About The University of New England

UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and reduced college tuition for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site ( for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

* Actively manage a dynamic portfolio of 150 prospects by developing and implementing strategies to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward them.

* Strive for at least 100 substantial connections with donors in portfolio annually.

* Solicit donors in portfolio who have the capacity to make a major ($25,000 and above) gift to the University.

* Partner with colleagues in advancement services on portfolio management.

* Collaborate with colleagues in donor relations to demonstrate to all qualified donors in portfolio the impact of their philanthropy.

* Build strong relationships with University faculty and professional staff to gain a strong understanding of the University structure and functions.

* Leverage University events and activities to enhance prospect engagement and stewardship by attending the equivalent of at least one per month.

* Document donor and prospect moves in database in a timely manner.

* Travel to visit with donors as necessary.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

* Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, portfolio management, and developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.

* Outstanding track record of building and developing donor or customer relationships

* Understanding of development and philanthropy.

* Proficiency in using fundraising databases, such as Raiser's Edge NXT.

* Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, but also must be a results-oriented self-starter.

* Willingness to travel frequently for donor meetings and events, with flexibility to attend evening and weekend functions as needed.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

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