MAJOR GIFT OFFICER, TRI-STATE REGION

Major Gift Officer, Tri-State Region To view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on the View Details link below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's . Posting Details Posting Number: ...S Position Title: Major Gift Officer, Tri-State Region Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 604 - University Advancement Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10-year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless. , with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University’s philanthropic supporters as we “keep moving” in the spirit of St. Augustine in the public phase of Villanova’s comprehensive capital campaign: Espiritus Nova. This position is based out of Villanova’s NYC Advancement Office in the Chrysler Building. Reporting to the Director of Major Giving for the Tri-State Region, the Major Gift Officer serves as a front-line fundraiser and member of the University’s Tri-State Region fundraising team based in New York City . Primary Duties: Establish and manage effective relationships with major donor prospects and existing major donors. Assist in building a successful regional fundraising program for Villanova University in the Tri-State Region. Identify and qualify potential major donors. Conduct a minimum of 14 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of at least 125 prospects with a gift capacity of $100,000+. Design and implement strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Represent Villanova University enthusiastically and accurately to a variety of constituents including key volunteers, alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Assist the Director in identifying and managing senior volunteers as it relates to Villanova’s current comprehensive campaign, Espiritus Nova. Assist in designing and conducting prospect cultivation events. Maintain an awareness of relevant Alumni Relations activity in the region within the context of Villanova University’s overall fundraising efforts. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify and manage a portfolio of at least 125 major gift prospects which includes primarily individuals within the Tri-State region. Establish and manage effective relationships with significant prospects and major donors. Will plan and implement major gifts strategies using work plans and stewardship plans; identify and evaluate potential donors; design and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies. Conduct 14 prospect visits per month and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects. Support prospect engagement and involvement efforts for University-wide events and programs taking place in the Tri-State region, which may include staffing University leaders. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required 2-4 years’ experience in fundraising or sales/business development Proven successful experience in individual fundraising or related sales/business development experience required. Experience in dealing with major gift prospects required. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required. Understanding of the University culture and the process for decision making and program development required. Ability and willingness to travel required within the Tri-State region and regular trips to campus. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment required, but also must be disciplined and result-oriented. Knowledge of general office equipment, including use of laptop computers, required. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends required. Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. Salary Band: 17 Job Classification: exempt References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed: 3 Maximum Number of References Needed: 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity? Documents needed to complete your application: Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr