Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Major Gifts Officer, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - Johnstown, PA

Posted: 2/2/10

Position Description: This senior administrative position will be the lead executive in the Office of Institutional Advancement with a focus on large gifts. Incumbent will work in consultation and collaboration with the President and the President’s cabinet. Incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Qualify prospects at the $50,000 or higher level and make initial contact with new prospects in order to arrange a meeting
Determine prospect capacity and inclination for major gift giving
Maintain a schedule of 50+ prospect visits annually
Prepare and submit a minimum of six gift agreements each year
Prepare and execute gift and pledge endowment agreements
Ensure gift proposals meet University priorities
Revise agreements to meet donor’s specifications, ensuring they meet legal requirements and are consistent with University Institutional Advancement Gift Agreement policies and procedures
Prepare and execute stewardship tasks, including arranging for donors to meet recipients, overseeing gift acknowledgement and appreciation
Arrange and facilitate meetings with donors, alumni foundations, grant-makers and interfacing with financial planners as well as on-campus prospects
Utilize, manage and leverage related databases (Raiser's Edge database and the Advance Data System) to accurately record and track development and giving activities

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred. Must have at least three years experience and success in a major gift environment; Demonstrated evidence of superior verbal and written communications skills; Demonstrated record of extensive contact with major donors, foundations and grant making organizations required; Must be able and willing to travel extensively outside of the Western Pennsylvania area including weekend travel; Must have a sophisticated understanding of donor prospect analysis.

The following is strongly preferred: Candidates with a significant and demonstrable record of securing multiple major gifts above the $50,000 level; Candidates with at least three years experience in a higher education major gift environment; Candidates with a proven record of direct contact with major gift donors, experience with major foundations, and experience with academic settings. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Send letter of interest clearly addressing each aspect of the job description with supporting evidence as well as a CV that includes five professional references to: Director of Human ResourcesUniversity of Pittsburgh Johnstown, 261 Blackington Hall, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Preference will be given to materials received before February 15, 2010.

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