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Location: Rosemont
Major Gift Officer
Posted by: Confidential Posted date: Sep-08-10Location: Rosemont
Description
| Post Details | |
| Job Title | Major Gift Officer |
| Posted By | Confidential |
| Job Function | Development |
| Salary Range | $45,001 - $65,000 |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| City | Rosemont |
| Deadline | Oct-29-10 |
| Agency Email |
mhousto1 yahoo.com |
| Agency Contact Phone | 224-220-2788 |
| Job Categories | |
| Location | Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County |
| Type of Work | Type of Work -> Development / Fundraising |
| Job Type | Job Type -> Full-time |
Under the general supervision of the Director of Development, the MGO acts independently to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fund development program from private sources. Components within the program include identification of private funding needs and solicitation of private support from individuals, corporations and foundations.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for soliciting gifts of $10,000 and higher which enhancing ongoing revenue growth with strategic focus on retaining and upgrading donors while building a pipeline of prospects.
· Manage relationships with approximately 75 prospective donors and will be expected to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward these very important friends.
· Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, support group members, and staff to cultivate and solicit donors for organization-wide priorities.
· Providing donor-specific stewardship in recognition of philanthropy.
· Providing for on-going promotion of planned giving opportunities; overseeing, managing and/or planning solicitation events.
· Collaborating with staff in completing gift arrangements which require tax or estate planning.
· Utilize available tools to identify and manage prospect (wealthengine.com, Raisers Edge) and prepare appropriate contact and activity reports.
Mandatory Job Qualifications
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Three to five years successful experience in major and/or corporate fundraising
· Demonstrated track record in raising funds by developing and implementing plans for gifts of $10,000 and higher.
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Strong communication skills including ability to write and speak persuasively about organization
· Willingness to travel 50% of the time- overnight stay may be necessary
· Attend board meetings and events as needed.
· Knowledge in all Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
· Knowledge of planned giving vehicles preferred.
· Raisers Edge experience preferred.
How to Apply
This job is open for online applications.
