Major Gift Officer, Sr. - Higher Ed. jobs in Charleston, SC

Trident United Way's:
Mission states that we are a Catalyst for Measurable Community Transformation in Education, Financial Stability and Health.
Our vision is simple, we are The Leader in Uniting Our Community to Improve Lives.


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Staff and volunteers are devoted to developing the financial and human resources necessary to do this transformational work. We know the importance and value of our Human Capital and are deeply committed to enhancing our corporate culture, while serving our community, with every new hire. We hope that you want to join our progressive and committed organization, so please, do not hesitate and apply today.

Trident United Way and its employees seek a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Trident United Way defines a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as one where all employees and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, education, disability or veteran status feel valued and respected. Trident United Way is committed to a nondiscriminatory approach toward employment and investment. Trident United Way will provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all departments. It will seek community feedback to ensure community investments are pursued through a lens of equity. Trident United Way respects and values diverse life experiences and ensures that all voices are heard to inform our work.
Trident United Way is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector and to maintaining an environment of inclusiveness and equitable treatment for all.

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In 2021 we have won the Silver Award: in the Charleston Healthy Business Challenge. In March 2020 we have been recognized by Working Well, an affiliation of the SC Hospital Association, for our benefits supporting the Financial and Emotional & Mental Wellbeing of our employees and have been awarded the Platinum Award: in both categories.

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Participates in the Employers of National Service Network, :alumni of AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps and PeaceCorps programs are encouraged to apply!:

Trident United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee base of 36-40 FTE's. We offer a full range of benefits to Full Time (FT) employees: 401(k), Health (HDHP or PPO option), HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (STD & LTD), Sick/Personal/Vacation days along with nine (9) paid holidays.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at TUW will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TUW does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

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United Way was once again ranked America's #1 Charity by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2021:

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GENERAL JOB INFORMATION:

Title: :Major Gifts Officer
Reports To (Title): :Vice President of Advancement
Job Type: :Senior Advancement Officer
Department: :Advancement
FLSA Classification: :Salaried, Exempt
Salary: :$65,000.00 to $70,000.00


JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic, integrated effort to build the base of individual Palmetto Society donors ($1,000 and up) and Tocqueville donors ($10,000 and up) and increase their level of support through annual giving at Trident United Way (TUW).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential Function 1:
Identify, cultivate and steward multi-year top tier donors ($10,000 and up) and engage donors in multi-year step-up programs,
Essential Function 2:
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gift donors ($1,000 and up) to achieve the goal approved by the Board of Directors for outside the workplace campaigns.
Essential Function 3:
Support and staff a volunteer Palmetto Steering Committee to identify, cultivate and steward individuals in order to develop resources by filling the key positions of regional chairs, leadership-level giving chairs, and at-large steering committee members as identified in the Palmetto Society Business Plan.
Essential Function 4:
Provide strategy and guidance to the Events Coordinator to plan events designed to recruit, cultivate and/or steward leadership-level gift donors and/ qualified donor prospects through regional events as identified in the Advancement Plan.
Essential Function 5:
Work in collaboration with Corporate Advancement Officers to identify leadership donor prospects from the workplace campaigns and create and implement engagement strategy for reaching out to those donors.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with and effectively manage high level volunteers to engage prospects.
• Input, track, and monitor donor touchpoints, gifts and accomplishments through Andar database and prepare required reports.
• Collaborate with Communications and Advancement teams to develop fundraising materials and communications.
• Bring donor thoughts and reaction back to the organization and provide constructive feedback to the Community Impact and Marketing departments.
• Support interdepartmental team leaders with strategy and project management.
• Support Vice President of Advancement with Workplace Campaign Meetings, as requested.
• Participate in all TUW events and activities demonstrating the ability to be a good colleague, proactive collaborator and team builder.
• Function as an integral member of the Advancement team assisting with planning, solicitation, implementation and evaluation.
• Participates as a champion, project lead, and/or member of organizational development teams as required.
• Work outside normal office hours when required to include evenings or weekends and additional hours during peak times.
• Complete Andar training as appropriate when offered



QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree or revelant work experience
• MarketSmart experience

Experience:

• 5 years of previous fund raising experience, or 7-10 years of related experience (business or sales)

Skills:

• Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse audiences

• Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects

• High-energy team player

• Effective analytical and problem solving skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with good general computer skills

• Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team

• Have fun!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB:

• This job requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Worker must frequently use typical office equipment (telephone, copier, printer, fax, etc.).

• Worker sits most of the time.

• Worker communicates with constituents, clients, and/or partners by phone and in person.

• Routinely required to walk and regularly travel by car.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in a climate controlled office-based setting.

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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