Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Qualifications summary

• Personal passion for Seventh-day Adventist Christian higher education with a belief in the mission, principles and values Andrews University promotes.


• Bachelor's degree: Master's degree preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise will be considered.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors.


• Knowledge of development principles, fundraising strategies and ethics, and familiarity with "moves management" donor tracking systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and solicits an active portfolio of 150 donors and prospective donors.


• Writes proposals, follow-up letters, introductory letters and prepares background information and materials for cultivation and solicitation activities.


• Prepares and enters reports of monthly donor contact into donor data system.


• Plans and maintains visiting travel schedule of a minimum of 10 days per month.


• Works closely with Advancement colleagues in Alumni, Development, Planned Giving and Trust Services and the Howard Performing Arts Center to fulfill the goals specified in Andrews University's Current Strategic Plan


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• Personal passion for Seventh-day Adventist Christian higher education with a belief in the mission principles and values Andrews University promotes.


• Bachelor's degree: Master's degree preferred. Two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise will be considered.


• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors.


• Knowledge of development principles, fundraising strategies and ethics, and familiarity with "moves management" donor tracking systems.


• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent Andrews University's mission and interests to a diverse group of alumni and friends.


• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.


• High energy, personal initiative, maturity and integrity are essential.

Technical competencies

• Ability to use office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor database.

Interpersonal interactions

• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with donors and work colleagues.


• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent Andrews University's mission and interests to a diverse group of alumni and friends.


• High energy, personal initiative, maturity and integrity are essential.

Physical demands

Work environment