Boston University
MAJOR GIFT OFFICER, SPECIAL INITIATIVES, Development & Alumni Relations, Special
Boston University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
MAJOR GIFT OFFICER, SPECIAL INITIATIVESDepartment:
Development & Alumni RelationsTracking Code:
24500428700629Our Mission:We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global leadership in research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice. To support our work, we have built—and are continuing to build—an outstanding team of dynamic, mission-driven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs. Where it’s not just about a job, but a career and a community.Special Initiatives:Special Initiatives (SI) is focused on securing leading philanthropic gifts in support of select University priorities, including the Center for Antiracist Research (CAR), Computing and Data Sciences (CDS), the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research (CEID), the Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE), and the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL). This team works in close coordination with Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) colleagues, center directors, the Associate Provost for the Faculty for Computing & Data Sciences, and affiliated faculty.Position Overview:Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Special Initiatives in Development & Alumni Relations, the Major Gift Officer (MGO) will be responsible for managing their own prospect and donor Major Gifts ($100,000+) portfolio with ambitious goals for prospect discovery, solicitations, and gift closures. The MGO will focus on securing multi-year commitments of $100K+ and leadership annual fund gifts for Special Initiatives. The focus in the first 12 months will be on pipeline development.Responsibilities:Fundraising:
Maintain active awareness of individuals in the prospect pipeline at various stages of identification, cultivation, and solicitation. Focus on direct solicitation of major gifts at the $100,000+ level and leadership annual gifts of $10,000+.Manage and actively advise donors through the gift cycle with a targeted goal of 10-12 substantive interactions per month and an annual dollar goal as determined by the Associate Vice President. Regular domestic travel to defined regions may be required.
Portfolio Management:
Collaborate with Development & Alumni Relations colleagues to devise specific strategies and timetables for successful solicitation of individuals.Coordinate and orchestrate prospect strategies with the appropriate School and University leadership.In consultation with donor relations, customize and implement appropriate stewardship programs to assure regular contact with donors.
Programmatic Responsibilities:
Develop expertise on assigned Special Initiatives priorities and serve as an advancement liaison.Partner with the Associate Vice President and Directors of Special Initiatives on various projects.
Other Duties:
Work with Alumni Relations to integrate strategic activities.Assist in prospect development strategies related to academic areas.
Requirements:Bachelor’s degree.Minimum of five years of directly related experience, including sales and business development in a complex organization.Outstanding track record of building and developing customer relationships.Strong understanding of development and philanthropy.Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior-level leadership volunteers and committees.Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Understanding of University culture and processes for decision making.Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment, but must also be results-oriented and a self-starter.Ability and willingness to travel.Values:Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect.Diversity, equity, and inclusion.Integrity.Strategic thinking and curiosity.Continuous growth and improvement.Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaign—and maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional— we encourage you to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796.
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Development & Alumni RelationsTracking Code:
24500428700629Our Mission:We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global leadership in research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice. To support our work, we have built—and are continuing to build—an outstanding team of dynamic, mission-driven advancement professionals who constantly strive to create an environment where everyone belongs. Where it’s not just about a job, but a career and a community.Special Initiatives:Special Initiatives (SI) is focused on securing leading philanthropic gifts in support of select University priorities, including the Center for Antiracist Research (CAR), Computing and Data Sciences (CDS), the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research (CEID), the Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE), and the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL). This team works in close coordination with Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) colleagues, center directors, the Associate Provost for the Faculty for Computing & Data Sciences, and affiliated faculty.Position Overview:Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Special Initiatives in Development & Alumni Relations, the Major Gift Officer (MGO) will be responsible for managing their own prospect and donor Major Gifts ($100,000+) portfolio with ambitious goals for prospect discovery, solicitations, and gift closures. The MGO will focus on securing multi-year commitments of $100K+ and leadership annual fund gifts for Special Initiatives. The focus in the first 12 months will be on pipeline development.Responsibilities:Fundraising:
Maintain active awareness of individuals in the prospect pipeline at various stages of identification, cultivation, and solicitation. Focus on direct solicitation of major gifts at the $100,000+ level and leadership annual gifts of $10,000+.Manage and actively advise donors through the gift cycle with a targeted goal of 10-12 substantive interactions per month and an annual dollar goal as determined by the Associate Vice President. Regular domestic travel to defined regions may be required.
Portfolio Management:
Collaborate with Development & Alumni Relations colleagues to devise specific strategies and timetables for successful solicitation of individuals.Coordinate and orchestrate prospect strategies with the appropriate School and University leadership.In consultation with donor relations, customize and implement appropriate stewardship programs to assure regular contact with donors.
Programmatic Responsibilities:
Develop expertise on assigned Special Initiatives priorities and serve as an advancement liaison.Partner with the Associate Vice President and Directors of Special Initiatives on various projects.
Other Duties:
Work with Alumni Relations to integrate strategic activities.Assist in prospect development strategies related to academic areas.
Requirements:Bachelor’s degree.Minimum of five years of directly related experience, including sales and business development in a complex organization.Outstanding track record of building and developing customer relationships.Strong understanding of development and philanthropy.Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior-level leadership volunteers and committees.Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Understanding of University culture and processes for decision making.Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment, but must also be results-oriented and a self-starter.Ability and willingness to travel.Values:Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect.Diversity, equity, and inclusion.Integrity.Strategic thinking and curiosity.Continuous growth and improvement.Joy and shared appreciation for working hard toward goals that matter.If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaign—and maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional— we encourage you to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796.
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