MAJOR GIFT OFFICER

The Major Gift Officer is responsible for meeting goals and contributing to the overall growth of the advancement department by securing funds for Georgetown College that advance the College's strategic plan. Cultivate and manage relationships, focusing on providing donors with giving opportunities and encouraging them to make major gifts.

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

· Adhere to College Policies and Procedures

· Act as a role model within and outside the College

· Perform duties as workload necessitates

· Maintain a positive and respectful attitude

· Maintain an appearance respectful of the position

· Communicate regularly with the supervisor about department issues

· Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload

· Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position

· Meet department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Serves as an advocate and resource for Georgetown College by working with donors to help give their philanthropy purpose at the College

· Responsible for all aspects of the donor development cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

· Manages a portfolio of 120+ prospective donors to develop long-term philanthropic partners

· Works collaboratively with members of the College leadership, including the office of the president, executive cabinet, associate deans, vice presidents, and faculty, as well as with colleagues within advancement and alumni relations to develop and implement engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies

· Travels frequently within Kentucky for donor meetings weekly, and regional travel several times a year for alumni/donor events

· Represent the College and be available to discuss any facet of the College with alumni, parents, donors, friends of the College, and the community

· Serves as an active part of the Advancement team supporting alumni relations and annual fund efforts such as GC Giving Day, Homecoming, Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame, and major campus events

· Actively analyze donor data to ensure goals for major gifts are met by growing and maintaining a major gift program focused on gifts of $10,000+

· Track and report progress in the database of direct, face-to-face solicitations, calls, and donor activity

· Work with the VP for Advancement to manage a budget and accomplish departmental goals

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's or master’s degree from a college or university; or five+ years related experience in advancement, alumni or donor engagement or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Communications / Language - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Public speaking skills are a necessity, as well as excellent interpersonal skills

· Mathematical - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

· Reasoning - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

· Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment - Intermediate computer literacy with experience in fundraising software like Slate is necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Regularly:

o Sit

o Talk or hear

o Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

· Frequently:

o Reach with hands and arms

· Occasionally:

o Stand and walk

o Taste or smell

o Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl

o Climb or balance

o Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

o Outside weather conditions

· Vision:

o Close vision

o Ability to adjust focus

· Noise:

o Quiet

· Stress:

o Moderate

· Normal Work Schedule

o Monday – Friday

o 40 hours per week

o Occasional evening and weekend events