Major Gifts Officer (2 Vacancies)

Working in close coordination with the University Advancement team and UWSP Foundation, the Major Gifts Officer will develop and document strategies that engage our donors and prospective givers through purposeful, personalized steps that can lead to an ask for support, with a focus on commitments of $25,000 and above in support of COLS or COFAC programs and related campus priorities.

The ideal candidate listens effectively, has a strong sense of curiosity, welcomes diverse ideas, takes initiative, accepts responsibility, shares credit, and shows integrity and persistence in meeting long-term and complex goals.

This position is based in Wisconsin with travel to strategic locations in the United States where UW-Stevens Point alumni, friends, and donors are located. This position will support the mission of preparing UWSP students for a diverse and inclusive world by working to secure major gifts that provide ongoing scholarship support and improve accessibility to higher education for all students.

The Major Gifts Officer fosters lasting relationships with alumni, friends, and donors of UW-Stevens Point that result in increased engagement and philanthropic support. We are recruiting for two Major Gift Officer positions – one for the College of Letters and Science (COLS) and one for the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC). This position will report to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement with a dotted line relationship to the Dean of their respective college.

The College of Letters and Science is home to academic disciplines ranging from biology to world languages. Through its breadth of expertise and identity as home to the liberal arts disciplines, the college plays a unique role in advancing the liberal arts education of all UW-Stevens Point students.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication houses the School of Design and Communication and the School of Performing Arts as well as Suzuki Programs. The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by all four professional arts associations: National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Dance, National Association of Schools of Music and National Association of Schools of Theatre, in addition to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Working in close coordination with the University Advancement team and UWSP Foundation, the Major Gifts Officer will develop and document strategies that engage our donors and prospective givers through purposeful, personalized steps that can lead to an ask for support, with a focus on commitments of $25,000 and above in support of COLS or COFAC programs and related campus priorities.

The ideal candidate listens effectively, has a strong sense of curiosity, welcomes diverse ideas, takes initiative, accepts responsibility, shares credit, and shows integrity and persistence in meeting long-term and complex goals.

This position is based in Wisconsin with travel to strategic locations in the United States where UW-Stevens Point alumni, friends, and donors are located. This position will support the mission of preparing UWSP students for a diverse and inclusive world by working to secure major gifts that provide ongoing scholarship support and improve accessibility to higher education for all students.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or in other roles that emphasize interpersonal communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow through on activities with minimal direction
• Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to prioritize to meet goals
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and constituents
• Strong sense of ethical conduct and ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Available to travel, work weekends and evenings as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Thorough working knowledge of major gifts development and/or donor relations concepts, principles, and practices
• Experience in and/or appreciation of the unique environment of higher education
• Previous experience working with a CRM or donor database

This is an Academic Staff annual appointment, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.