Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Major Gift Officer, Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 5/7/08

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER #DK-95

Duquesne University currently has two openings for a Major Gift Officer. The Major Gift Officer will report to the Associate Vice President for Development and is responsible for managing relationships with major gift prospects determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above the $25,000 level. This position is charged with developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of prospects, approximately 325, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for Duquesne University from alumni and friends.

The successful candidate will have earned a Bachelor’s degree and have three-to-five years of proven experience in major gift fund raising, preferably in higher education, and in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of at least five-figure gifts, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: knowledge of IRS and FASB laws, rules and regulations is recommended, along with thorough knowledge of fundraising and solicitation policies, procedures and methods; broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and an ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle; outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as good listening, organizational and computer skills; ability to travel throughout the United States to visit alumni and friends; ability to establish and maintain effective communications with the University Community. Applicants must also be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please forward resume and cover letter to: hr.office@duq.edu or via mail:

Duquesne University
Office of Human Resource Management
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282.

To learn more about Duquesne University and our job opportunities, please visit our website at: www.hr.duq.edu.

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