Senior Development Gift Officer

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a Senior Development Gift Officer to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by helping promote the vision and mission of a great, catholic, liberal arts university through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual, multi-year and deferred gifts/pledges from various constituents, to include alumni, friends, the business community and other prospects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to gift cultivation and solicitation for Marian University, working in conjunction with the other advancement team members through a prospect management process.
• This position will maintain an ever-changing portfolio of approximately 150 prospects; generate interest, support and commitment to any of the Marian University initiatives.
• Work closely with the Institutional Advancement team, the President, Deans, faculty/staff members and various volunteers/committee members in gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Assist other members of the Institutional Advancement team with identifying donors and prospects.
• Meet monthly, quarterly and yearly goals with regards to the number of personal visits, solicits and gift securing will be expected and tracked.
• Be consistent with the strategic plan of the college and the Office of Institutional Advancement.

• Attend various off-campus events as a representative of Marian University.

Required Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully the development officers must have knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and a minimum of three years direct fundraising experience, preferably in a college or university environment.
• Ability to write, analyze, and interpret giving information, financial reports, and legal documents and utilize this information in planning processes.
• Ability to effectively present (written and verbal correspondence) information and respond to questions from internal and external constituencies; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and must be able to incorporate these conclusions/findings into strategic and tactical plans.
• A willingness to work an "irregular" schedule (nights and weekends) and travel.
• Must have and maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License without restrictions; Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.
• Must have strong computer skills and outstanding communication, both oral and written, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Must be well-organized, self-started, collaborative planner and work with members of the Institutional Advancement team individually and in groups.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.