Major Gift Officer - Higher Ed. jobs in Ventura, CA

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' fundraising experience: Required

Essential Functions:

• Develops an annual plan of goals and strategies, including precise and practical deadlines, to maximize private funding for Foundation priorities in concert with the overall goals of the organization. Prepares written materials, including relevant case statements, proposals, information bulletins, articles and/or correspondence as it relates to gift opportunities. Identifies needs of the organization that are most appropriate to present to major donors as specific giving opportunities.
• Researches and identifies new major donor prospects being aware of persons who have experience with the organization/Foundation and persons who have sufficient means to obtain recognition. Creates and continually builds upon a core list of prospective donors and rigorously follows-up leads to individual, corporate or Foundation support for special projects of the Ministry. Maintains prospect and donor database as it relates to Major Gift work.
• Arranges appropriate tours, cultivation events, meetings and/or introductions of major donors, major donor prospects and staff/administration. Ensures appropriate and adequate acknowledgment and recognition of all major gifts and volunteer contributions.
• Oversees support staff and coordinates with them on individually preparing appropriate staff and volunteers for each visit and the generation of timely and thorough follow-up correspondence and call reports. Implements and manages web-based giving efforts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.