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Leadership Giving Officer

Employer
Providence College
Location
Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 21, 2021

Job Details

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Title Leadership Giving Officer Overview
Connect with top annual giving prospects, secure leadership-level annual gifts, and qualifying prospects for major gift potential. Contribute to the overall goals of The Fund for Providence College and the Advancement team. Essential Duties:
1. Effectively manage a portfolio of 250-300 prospects with leadership giving potential which includes developing and maintaining relationships with key leadership gift (and prospective leadership gift) constituents as assigned. Ensures effective qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of constituents. Increase levels of annual and long-term engagement and giving within assigned constituents. Solicitations are focused on increasing support to The Fund for Providence College with specific metrics as assigned.

2. Complete a minimum of 150 face-to-face visits with prospects. Effectively utilize CRM for all aspects of portfolio management including tracking of all contacts, visits, and solicitations with comprehensive contacts and trip reports.

3.Work to maximize fundraising productivity; provide staff support and develop productive working relationships with staff, faculty, deans, administrators, and key volunteers.

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Marginal Duties:
Perform all other duties as may be required. Education and Experience Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required
  • Three to five years of previous fundraising or similar experience at a university or other comparable organization or equivalent professional experience in sales, marketing, training, or public relations required.
  • Willingness/ability to travel extensively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong writing ability and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software






Physical Demands

  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about
Employee Status Union Status Shift: If other, please enter regular schedule. EEO Statement
Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Requisition Number AS534P Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation


Company

Providence College

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.

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