Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. identifies and cultivates relationships with prospective major gift donors for a college or university. Solicits prospect pool of alumni, friends, and family members to make gifts. Being a Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary:
The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for a Gift Officer. The Gift Officer identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at the major gift level, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Development and Alumni Engagement staff to meet predefined gift contribution goals. This professional will manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000 ) to raise funds for strategic fundraising priorities for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
This is a full-time, and eligible position with frequent travel locally and nationally. Salary for this role is $50,000 per year.
Responsibilities
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:
Gifts from alumni, friends, parents, corporations, and foundations help the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to preserve its heritage of excellence in education for current students, and for generations of future students. Gifts to the university through the provide scholarships, improve academic programs, support capital building projects, and enrich campus-life experiences for students.
Campus Information
The , founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted through our . To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 11, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Susan Lindholm, lindhosu@uwplatt.edu
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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