Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Major Gift Officer
Job Details and Requirement:
Department : Advancement Supervisor : Assistant Vice President for Advancement
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Working independently and reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of a minimum of 100 – 150 donor prospects through a process ofidentification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship tosecure the financial support necessary to advance the strategic goals and priorities for Pitzer College.
The successful candidate will have an established track record of successful major gift fundraising. exceptional writing, speaking, and listening skills; a talent for engaging others and building positive interpersonal networks; attention to detail; independent and sound judgment; and the ability to both follow instruction and be entrepreneurial as assigned. Must manage complex tasks and meet deadlines while satisfying expectations; have knowledge of college programs and offices; and familiarity with topics of concern to prospective donors to respond immediately. Initiate and nurture strong working relationships with both professional and volunteer leadership of the College is critical. A willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours is essential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Basic Qualification : Must have a Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive related experience in fundraising, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Basic Qualification : A Master’s degree. Knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge and NXT.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Licenses/Certifications : Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the
College’s insurer.
Supervisory Responsibility : None.
Time Type : Full-time 40 hours per week
Annual Pay Schedule: 12
Work Schedule : This is a regular, full-time position working 40 hours per week for 12 months per year. The regular hours for this position will be scheduled between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Frida y. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. Will be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support department events. Will be required to travel locally and nationally.
Work Model : Hybrid
Compensation: Budgeted Salary Range: $100,000- $110,000 per year
Pitzer College?is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.?
Physical Requirements : This is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to:
Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.
Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:
Cover Letter :? Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.?
Resume : List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
Professional References : References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).
About Pitzer College
The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.
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