Gift Planning Officer
- Employer
- Trinity Christian College
- Location
- Palos Heights, IL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Trinity Christian College seeks a full-time Gift Planning Officer for the Advancement Department. The Gift Planning Officer will work with major donors, foundation managers, and corporate sponsors to grow the financial base of support for the College. The Gift Planning Officer will work closely with the Advancement Research Manager, Associate VP for Advancement and the Vice President to plan and secure financial resources for annual support, program growth, building expansion, and endowment support for the College.
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain a caseload of 100 -200 donors (individuals, businesses, and foundations) and will personally discover, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from them.
- Work closely with the Advancement Research Manager, Associate Vice President and the Vice President to make sure that donors are properly calculated and motivated to fund initiatives of the College.
- Develop relationships and be well connected to major donors, businesses and foundations who have a passion and interest in Christian Higher Education and a familiarity with foundation (grant proposal) work.
- Other duties as assigned.
A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training is required. A background in fundraising or sales is preferred.
Other qualifications include:
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
- Professional expertise and integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are mandatory.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is helpful.
Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college.
Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, faith statement and resume during the online application process.
Trinity welcomes a response from diverse candidates. EOE
Organization
Trinity Christian College is an accredited private liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students a rigorous Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition, preparing them to pursue excellence in their vocations. The secure 130-acre wooded campus is just 30 minutes from the limitless cultural and career resources of downtown Chicago.
Academics
Consistently ranked as one of the top-tier colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Trinity Christian College offers over 80 programs of study, including traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and graduate programs. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, 100% of Trinity’s students participate in hands-on internships or field education. Trinity alumni excel. They are nurses in the most advanced healthcare facilities, award-winning teachers in schools across the country, successful business executives in global companies, and service-oriented professionals making a difference throughout the world.
Community
Whether they are commuters or campus residents, current Trinity students passionately talk about the sense of “community” they feel on this diverse campus. Trinity is often recognized for its ethnic and economic diversity. Intercollegiate sports for men and women, student-run ministry programs, and a full scope of creative expression in fine arts add to the Trinity experience.
Chicago
Opportunities abound in the Chicagoland area, opening the door to an expansive “classroom” of culturally-rich neighborhoods; world class music, theater, art, and cuisine; and endless professional development for students via internships, career positions, and involvement with service organizations. Trinity’s Chicago Semester provides an immersive experience for students who want the city to be their home, classroom, and workplace for an entire semester.
Study Abroad
Learning outside the classroom is available through off-campus programs including Semester in Spain (Seville), Semester in The Netherlands, and Semester in Ecuador (Quito), as well as other areas of the world. May-term trips to places such as Cuba and China offer students the opportunity to discover and explore different regions of the world over the course of a few weeks.
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