Major Gifts Officer

Apply Here: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/Simpson.jobs?ShowJob=453142090&TrackId=ZipRecruiter

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the planning, organization, and coordination of the efforts that are necessary to raise gift income. This will include operational, capital, and endowment funding. This person will develop and execute fundraising and relationship development strategies with specific donors within their portfolio. This will include operational gift income, small capital projects and may assist in ongoing planned giving efforts.

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. Demonstrate knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including campaign experience
4. Demonstrate ability to implement fundraising principles to raise significant funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations and to steward and recognize donors
5. Possess a very good knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and MS Office (preferred)
6. Demonstrate Alumni Relations experience or equivalent
7. Have excellent communications skills in writing, presentations, and conversations
8. Be able to work in a team-based ability to work closely with other staff and volunteers.
9. Have the ability to translate objectives and goals into a workable plan utilizing staff and volunteers appropriately while retaining control
10. Have the ability to make strong personal presentations.

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. Be a born-again believer and in agreement with the organization's philosophies and statement of faith.
2. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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. Be willing to travel extensively within the area of the constituency.
9. Consider attending a Christian & Missionary Alliance church

Physical Requirements:

Job Title:

Major Gifts Officer

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

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

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: $65,000-$80,000