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Description
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the planning, organization, and coordination of the efforts that are necessary to raise gift income in the Pacific Northwest. Geographical area of responsibility includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. This will include operational, capital, and endowment funding. This position will develop and execute fundraising and relationship development strategies with specific donors within their portfolio and prospective donors and may assist in ongoing planned giving efforts.
This is a remote position, with the option to work from the University campus in Redding, CA. The candidate should live in either Northern California, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. This position requires frequent travel (50-70%) to and from the geographical areas of responsibility listed above. Depending on the residence location of the candidate chosen, there will be varying state and local laws and regulations regarding time spent working in each location that may impact this position's travel schedule.
Qualifications:

1. Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree; Graduate degree is preferred
2. Possess at least three (3) years of proven success in sales, fundraising and/or donor relations
3. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
4. Ability and willingness to travel by automobile and/or commercial airline to and from the geographical areas of responsibility
5. Demonstrate knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including campaign experience
6. Demonstrate ability to implement fundraising principles to raise significant funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations and to steward and recognize donors
7. Possess a very good knowledge of Raiser's Edge and MS Office (preferred)
8. Demonstrate Alumni Relations experience or equivalent
9. Have excellent communications skills in writing, presentations, and conversations
10. Be able to work in a team with other staff and volunteers.
11. Have the ability to translate objectives and goals into a workable plan utilizing staff and volunteers appropriately while retaining control
12. Have the ability to make strong personal appeals to potential donors
13. Be able to use digital photographic and recording equipment.

General Expectations:

1. Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
2. Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
3. Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
4. Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
5. Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
6. Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
7. Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
8. Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
9. Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions:

1. 50-70% travel required within the area of the constituency. This includes weekend travel.
2. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Writing skills include development of collateral written materials.
3. Be an organized, concise thinker and communicator.
4. Be strong and inspirational with staff, board, and volunteer leaders.
5. Be imaginative in packaging projects for fundraising.
6. Possess high moral integrity.
7. Have patience and perseverance during the donor education and cultivation cycle.
8. Consider attending a Christian & Missionary Alliance church.

Physical Requirements:
Job Title:
Major Gifts Officer - Pacific Northwest
Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors on computer.
Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)
Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener. Digital photography and recording equipment.
Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Sitting for long periods of time using a computer and while traveling in automobile and/or commercial airline.
Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:
Key (Based on typical week):
N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N
R
O
F
C
N
R
O
F
C
Lifting/Carrying
Twisting/Turning
Under 10 lbs
X
Reach over shoulder
X
11-20 lbs
X
Reach over head
X
21-50 lbs
X
Reach outward
X
51-100 lbs
X
Climb
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Crawl
X
Kneel
X
Pushing/Pulling
Squat
X
Under 10 lbs
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbs
X
Walk-Normal Surfaces
X
21-50 lbs
X
Walk-Uneven Surfaces
X
51-100 lbs
X
Walk-Slippery Surfaces
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Stand
X
Bend
X
Driving
Automatic Trans
X
Standard Trans
X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key
X
Fingering (fine dexterity)
X
Handling (grasping, holding)
X
Repetitive Motion - Hands
X
Repetitive Motion - Feet
X
Salary range: $81,000 -90,000 annual
Requirements
In order for your application to be considered complete, please be sure to submit:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Contact information for three references