Major Gifts Officer
- Employer
- Earlham College
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement, Chief Business Officers & Vice Presidents, Alumni Affairs, Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity, Executive, Chancellors & Presidents
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with many of Earlhams graduates and friends so that they may realize their philanthropic dreams for the College. Responsible for managing a portfolio of donors for purposes of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, as well as creating new relationships with future donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cultivates and solicits major gifts and leadership annual gifts.
- Manages a pool of 200+ donors, maintaining a robust annual face-to-face visit schedule to provide frequent, meaningful and personalized contact with donors.
- Provides frequent personal contact phone conversations, email and traditional correspondence to keep donors abreast of the Colleges needs and funding priorities, and to determine how those priorities align with the donors philanthropic interests
- Immerses themselves in College culture and activities in order to accurately and effectively tell the Earlham Story when meeting with donors.
- Uses a moves management process to ensure that donors consistently progress toward new, increased or continued philanthropic support of the College.
- Speaks knowledgeably about primary planned giving vehicles leading to referrals to the Colleges planned giving specialist
- Documents contact with donors in the database in a timely manner
- Represents the College at selected events and performs other duties as assigned
The Major Gifts Officer reports to the Assistant Vice President for Development and also works closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and other members of the Colleges Institutional Advancement office.
Position Expectations:
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to write persuasively and effectively for varied audiences.
- An appreciation for higher education and Earlhams commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.
- Ability to travel at least 1 week out of each month.
- Detail-oriented with proven record of follow-through.
- Bachelors degree required
- The ability to serve as an enthusiastic, articulate spokesperson for Earlham, reflecting a strong commitment to the mission and values particular to a Quaker liberal arts college.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and outlook.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact, discretion, and humanity.
- Flexibility and willingness to take on other duties as assigned.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Statement on Diversity: The Statement on Diversity should describe how your values and leadership frame or center Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in your work.
- Contact information for three references
Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
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Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college that aspires to change lives for good. Our community is shaped by the perspectives and values of the Religious Society of Friends—commonly known as Quakers—but you don’t have to be Quaker to work or study here. (In fact, most of us aren’t!) Instead, our community comes together around our shared Principles and Practices: respect for persons, integrity, peace and justice, simplicity, and community. Through our common understanding of these values and our shared governance structure, each member of the Earlham community is encouraged to participate fully, applying their personal expertise and experience to moving the College forward.
Earlham welcomes a broadly diverse student body, faculty and staff to its campus.
With a quarter of our students identifying as domestic minorities and another 20 percent coming to Earlham from homes outside the United States, our classrooms, clubs and activities benefit from the wide variety of perspectives and experiences our students bring.
Our 800-acre campus is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana. Richmond and Earlham share a mutually beneficial connection, and our location allows for the best of both worlds—big city amenities aren’t far away, and outdoor activities abound.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Earlham community and look forward to learning more about you through the application process.
The health and financial security of you and your family is important to us. Earlham College is proud to offer you competitive, comprehensive benefits that enhance the lives of you and your family. These benefits are intended to protect your well-being and financial health. You have the flexibility to select the plans that best meet your needs and the opportunity to elect additional benefits that protect you and your family and balance your life outside of work.
Oh, and by the way—it’s pronounced “Ur-luhm”!
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