Senior Gift Officer - University Relations

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $80,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: foundation’...
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Identify and cultivate donor prospects
Develop and implement fundraising plans
Solicit comprehensive philanthropic gifts
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer for its University Relations division to identify and cultivate relationships with major donors and implement fundraising plans. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising or sales, particularly in securing large gifts, and will work collaboratively with university leadership to achieve set fundraising goals

Job Summary

  • The Senior Gift Officer identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at major, principal, and/or planned gift levels.
  • This position identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships, and identifies solicitation opportunities designed to generate gifts that meet program funding goals.
  • UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.

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The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer for its University Relations division to identify and cultivate relationships with major donors and implement fundraising plans. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising or sales, particularly in securing large gifts, and will work collaboratively with university leadership to achieve set fundraising goals.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: Foundation’s Incentive Program; Benefits: Excellent benefit package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify and cultivate donor prospects
  • Develop and implement fundraising plans
  • Solicit comprehensive philanthropic gifts
  • Strategic engagement with high-net-worth individuals
  • Utilize donor database and research tools
  • Maintain donor relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team player
  • Active participant in safety regulations
  • Respectful interaction with diverse backgrounds
  • Interest in analytics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years fundraising experience
  • Corporate sales or major gift experience
  • Sales experience with demonstrated ability to hit metrics
  • Database and CRM experience

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work in the United States

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