Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. designs and implements a college/university fundraising program in the area of special and deferred gifts. Devises and executes plans to qualify, contact, and cultivate potential new donors. Being a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a department/division. The Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OUR MISSION
Easterseals Arkansas is empowering individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We are leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 75 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training, Easterseals Arkansas is empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants of society.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Founded in 1944, Easterseals Arkansas is a $50 million-dollar nonprofit organization offering help, hope and answers to nearly 20,000 people each year. We continue to live out our mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Major Gift Officer will work closely with the Vice President of Development and Communication to engage with donors and prospects about the value and impact of Easterseals Arkansas and generate funding results. She/he will create and execute an action plan to cultivate and grow relationships with major donors ensuring the $1.5 million fundraising goal is reached. The Major Gift Officer will work cooperatively with Easterseals Arkansas donors to accomplish their philanthropic goals and legacies to further the Agency’s impact by cultivating a strong relationship with the mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPLIANCE/HIPAA:
While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and certification:
Experience:
CORE COMPETENCIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Easterseals Arkansas has designated this position as a non-safety sensitive position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.