Senior Gift Officer - University Relations

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
Base: $80,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: incentive p...
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Identify and cultivate donor relationships
Develop and implement fundraising plans
Solicit comprehensive philanthropic gifts
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer to identify and cultivate relationships with major and planned gift donors. This role involves developing fundraising strategies, engaging with high-net-worth individuals, and collaborating with university leadership to achieve financial 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.
  • The selected candidate will frequently travel domestically to meet with high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and major donors to solicit comprehensive and structured philanthropic gifts to drive long-term University support through strategic engagement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer to identify and cultivate relationships with major and planned gift donors. This role involves developing fundraising strategies, engaging with high-net-worth individuals, and collaborating with university leadership to achieve financial goals.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify and cultivate donor relationships
  • Develop and implement fundraising plans
  • Solicit comprehensive philanthropic gifts
  • Maintain donor relationships
  • Travel domestically to meet donors

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic engagement for long-term support
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Active participant in safety regulations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years fundraising experience
  • Corporate sales or major gift experience
  • Experience soliciting seven-figure gifts
  • Sales experience hitting metrics
  • Database and CRM experience

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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