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Leadership Gift Officer

Employer
Connecticut College
Location
06320

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Leadership Gift Officer
Connecticut College


Applications accepted through:
12/31/2018

Pay Type:
Exempt (salaried)

Department:
Advancement

Reports to:
Director of Major Gifts

Appointment Type:
Continuing Full-Time

Hours Per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:
52 weeks per year

Benefits Eligible:
Full Benefits

Qualifies for relocation reimbursement:
No

Job Summary:
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE has an opportunity for a highly dedicated individual to work together with a strong, mutually supportive Major Gift team in its department of Advancement. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, this varied and exciting professional position is an opportunity to work broadly in higher education development with a focus on fieldwork stewardship and direct solicitation.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking an individual who can create and implement cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of between 125 and 200 major gift prospects (alumni and parents) and identify new prospects for major gifts in excess of $50,000; manage and oversee regionally assigned major gifts prospects; prepare proposals, directly solicit donors and assist in the coordination of major gift fund-raising activities and strategic planning by the major gifts office. Working with colleagues, the Major Gifts Officer will serve as team's point person for creating and implementing a program designed to identify, engage and solicit parent prospects who have the highest capacity and propensity for giving. In addition, s/he will manage and oversee regionally assigned major gift prospects and travel extensively alone as well as with the President and/or Senior Administrators on prospect calls and events.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors to generate income to meet College priorities, when appropriate, be able to make a comprehensive solicitation including annual fund gift and planned gift as well as major gift; receive, analyze and act on prospect research information and develop prospecting strategies, matching prospects to College priorities; develop strong internal relationships needed to bring information and resources to the cultivation and solicitation effort; assist in short and long term strategic planning activities to create and implement fundraising goals and objectives; motivate faculty and volunteers to participate in cultivation and solicitation activities; coordinate fund raising campaigns; establish strong relationships with prospective donors with an eye toward meeting College fundraising goals; other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a min. of 2 years of relevant work experience required including a proven record of successfully soliciting and closing major gifts, experience in working on a capital/endowment campaign preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and leadership skills; outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to independently initiate, organize and follow through with program plans as required. Other requirements include but are not limited to: proficiency in Word and Excel, ability to analyze and interpret data in order to develop effective solicitation and engagement strategies; experience communicating through e-mail and social networking sites required. Must have the ability to build and sustain key relationships with potential donors, management, faculty, and staff; excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities and keep to deadlines; innovative approach and the ability to work independently and in a team. Extensive travel required.

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume

Applicant Credentialing:
Thorough applicant credentialing, including criminal records check will be conducted on the selected applicant.

As a highly selective residential liberal arts college, Connecticut College is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EOE

For more information and to apply, visit: https://conncoll.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=50512&job=leadership-gift-officer





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Organization

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE is a highly selective, private, coeducational liberal arts college located in southern New England overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thames River in the historic seaport of New London. Founded in 1911, the College enrolls 1900 men and women from 42 states and 41 countries. The 750-acre campus is an arboretum, and is supported by a staff and faculty of over 800. The southeastern Connecticut area offers a rare combination of affordable living and natural, unspoiled beauty with convenient access to Providence, Boston and New York City.connecticut_college1.jpg

Connecticut College is known for putting the liberal arts into action through interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. The College offers more than 1000 courses in 30 academic departments and 7 interdisciplinary programs, 55 traditional majors, plus opportunities for self-designed courses of study. Approximately 55 percent of the student body studies abroad at some point during their four years.

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Since its founding in 1911, the College has been sustained by a community of individuals working in a wide variety of academic and non-academic positions to fulfill its mission. Each person's contributions are vital to preserve an environment that supports teaching, encourages learning, and brings a sense of accomplishment to employees and students alike. Our success as a College depends directly on what our employees do. As members of this unique community we take pride in providing excellent service to students, visitors and each other.

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE is actively engaged in diversifying its staff and faculty. CONNECTICUT COLLEGE is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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