Major Gifts Officer (2 Positions)

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Division of Advancement is accepting applications to fill two Major Gift Officer positions within the Development Office. The Millersville Development Office is a part of University Advancement Services. Our main objective is to support students by increasing University revenue from outside resources.

The Major Gift Officer’s responsibilities include facilitating and securing major gift support for priority projects and endowments, as well as securing general annual support from assigned portfolio of major gift prospects. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, other responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting high asset prospects for philanthropic support of the University; working with other development staff, University administrators, faculty, key volunteers, and other staff in securing major gifts; working within budget regarding annual expenditures on assigned projects.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $69,716.00 – $80,000.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium, with coverage starting on the first day of employment for employee and all dependents.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Group life insurance – Equal to annual salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to the employee.
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period.
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from.
• Tuition waiver – For employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Personal leave – Up to 6 days per year.
• Vacation leave – Up to 10.4 days accrued per year for first year, increases to 15.6 days per year after 1 year.
• Sick leave – Up to 15.6 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member.
• Holiday leave – 12 days per calendar year.

For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary at
https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/benefit_highlights/SSHE_Highlights.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in development or fundraising or equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • organize resources.
  • manage relationships.
  • assess and utilize demographic and/or financial data.
  • design and prepare statistical and outcome reports.
  • establish priorities.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of direct major gift fundraising experience in higher education.
• Digital Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of:
  • fundraising databases.
  • federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.

Special Instructions to Applicants