Annual Giving Network LLC
Leadership Gift Officer
Annual Giving Network LLC, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
The leadership gift officer serves as annual giving’s principal gift officer. The leadership gift officer maintains an annual portfolio of Puget Sound Fund leadership-level gift prospects and solicits gifts for amounts between four- and six-figures. This position works closely with colleagues in the offices of donor relations, capital giving, and university relations research to fuel the leadership donor pipeline. The leadership gift officer also manages the President’s Leadership Society program. The leadership gift officer reports to the Director of Annual Giving.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership Level Gift Solicitation
Manage an annual portfolio of Puget Sound Fund leadership-level gift prospects.
Make 100 gift solicitations annually for Puget Sound Fund gifts with the majority being for greater than $1,000.
Perform outreach to cultivate and steward donors along the donor pipeline.
Collaborate with colleagues in capital and planned giving as well as university relations research to feed the division’s leadership gift pipeline.
Leverage key milestones and dates, such as reunions, for donor solicitations.
Collaborate with colleagues across the division to maintain strong relationships with leadership-level donors using consistent messaging and donor engagement.
Ensure leadership-level giving donors receive appropriate recognition and acknowledgement for contributions.
Develop stewardship plans to maintain ongoing relationships with donors to keep them engaged.
Maintain appropriate records and prepare follow-up analyses of all personal visit and solicitation efforts.
President’s Leadership Society Program Management
Collaborate with donor relations to strategize, plan, and execute a data-informed program which ensures a strong donor experience for members of our President’s Leadership Society.
Stay current on industry trends and best practices for giving societies.
Maintain records, statistics, and analyses of program performance.
Other Key Tasks
Support Logger Day Challenge, paying particular attention to the efforts that will impact consecutive and leadership-level donors.
Actively participate in other development and alumni relations activities as requested or required including, but not limited to, attendance at college functions such as Homecoming, Family, and Reunion Weekends.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Annual Giving.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal staff supervisory responsibilities.
Budget Responsibilities:
This position has no formal budget oversight responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience soliciting annual gifts
Work history in an annual giving office with interest in learning more
Deep commitment to the mission of the University of Puget Sound
The ability to work independently, multitask, set priorities, and adjust as necessary, with minimal guidance in order to meet all deadlines and achieve successful outcomes
The ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college
The ability to solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel intermittently and work some evenings and/or weekends
Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community
Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated range for this position is $28.85 to $30.91/hourly. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Required Documents:
Resume
Letter of Interest
Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.
University Diversity Statement
We acknowledge
the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
We aspire
to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
We act
to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
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Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership Level Gift Solicitation
Manage an annual portfolio of Puget Sound Fund leadership-level gift prospects.
Make 100 gift solicitations annually for Puget Sound Fund gifts with the majority being for greater than $1,000.
Perform outreach to cultivate and steward donors along the donor pipeline.
Collaborate with colleagues in capital and planned giving as well as university relations research to feed the division’s leadership gift pipeline.
Leverage key milestones and dates, such as reunions, for donor solicitations.
Collaborate with colleagues across the division to maintain strong relationships with leadership-level donors using consistent messaging and donor engagement.
Ensure leadership-level giving donors receive appropriate recognition and acknowledgement for contributions.
Develop stewardship plans to maintain ongoing relationships with donors to keep them engaged.
Maintain appropriate records and prepare follow-up analyses of all personal visit and solicitation efforts.
President’s Leadership Society Program Management
Collaborate with donor relations to strategize, plan, and execute a data-informed program which ensures a strong donor experience for members of our President’s Leadership Society.
Stay current on industry trends and best practices for giving societies.
Maintain records, statistics, and analyses of program performance.
Other Key Tasks
Support Logger Day Challenge, paying particular attention to the efforts that will impact consecutive and leadership-level donors.
Actively participate in other development and alumni relations activities as requested or required including, but not limited to, attendance at college functions such as Homecoming, Family, and Reunion Weekends.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Annual Giving.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal staff supervisory responsibilities.
Budget Responsibilities:
This position has no formal budget oversight responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience soliciting annual gifts
Work history in an annual giving office with interest in learning more
Deep commitment to the mission of the University of Puget Sound
The ability to work independently, multitask, set priorities, and adjust as necessary, with minimal guidance in order to meet all deadlines and achieve successful outcomes
The ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the college
The ability to solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel intermittently and work some evenings and/or weekends
Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community
Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated range for this position is $28.85 to $30.91/hourly. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Required Documents:
Resume
Letter of Interest
Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.
University Diversity Statement
We acknowledge
the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
We aspire
to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
We act
to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
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