Senior Gift Officer - University Relations - Updated And Extended

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Whitewater, WI, US
Base: $80,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: incentive p...
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Identify and cultivate donor prospects
Develop and implement fundraising plans
Solicit philanthropic gifts
** The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer to develop and manage relationships with major donors to support the institution's fundraising goals. The role requires extensive experience in fundraising, sales, and negotiation, with responsibilities including the cultivation of donor relationships and strategic planning for fundraising campaigns. **

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: 75

** The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Senior Gift Officer to develop and manage relationships with major donors to support the institution's fundraising goals. The role requires extensive experience in fundraising, sales, and negotiation, with responsibilities including the cultivation of donor relationships and strategic planning for fundraising campaigns. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify and cultivate donor prospects
  • Develop and implement fundraising plans
  • Solicit philanthropic gifts
  • Develop targeted fundraising campaigns
  • Maintain donor relationships
  • Utilize donor database and CRM

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in fundraising in higher education
  • Experience working with Boards
  • Customer service background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years fundraising, sales, or negotiation experience
  • Corporate sales and/or major gift experience
  • Demonstrated ability to hit sales metrics
  • Database and CRM experience

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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