Leadership Annual Giving Officer

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gift Officer I – Leadership Annual Giving Officer identifies and cultivates relationships with donor prospects at leadership annual giving levels, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other Advancement staff to meet predefined gift contribution goals. This position is a member of the frontline development team whose primary responsibility is revenue generation through relationship-based fundraising activities. This individual manages a portfolio of up to 200 mid-capacity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual is strategic, thoughtful, and has strong relationship development skills. They work always to meet metrics as set forth by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, being as productive as possible while employing efficient strategies for success. The Gift Officer will need to demonstrate independent, proactive, creative, and strategic thinking when approaching their work. They must have strong communication skills and be eager to use database solutions to create efficient and productive results. The Gift Officer will be a key member of the team of fundraisers, must manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a service-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working in a client service profession such as advancement, development, non-profit management, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with computers and standard applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated track record of successful annual gift solicitation, sponsorship solicitations, or equivalent measurable achievement in another profession
Broad-based fundraising experience in annual giving, proposal and report preparation, event and/or meeting planning
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software applications and/or database solutions for event management or marketing, etc.
Experience in conceiving and managing projects from inception to delivery, including tracking and reporting results
Experience working in large, complex institutions like universities, hospitals, or government agencies

Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of up to 200 donors and prospects
Working with UA leadership to set goals
Developing custom strategies to successfully engage and solicit donors and prospects under management
Engaging prospects and donors through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activity to meet goals and maintain long-term relationships while growing future fundraising opportunities
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in using database solutions to execute strategies with prospects and donors and to track relationship status
Embrace UWM’s University Advancement’s data-driven culture
Adopt a team-centric approach and create partnerships and strong relationships with members of the University Advancement team, colleagues, and academic leaders working in divisions across UWM’s campus and staff and colleagues at the UWM Foundation, Inc., UWM’s closely affiliated non-profit foundation
Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals
Develops and delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives
Works with Prospect Management Team to develop and update prospect portfolios and evaluate existing strategies
Serves as a front-facing member of the University Advancement team providing information to donors and prospects and representing the interests of the institution
Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, provides information and represents the interests of the institution
Develops and updates prospect portfolios, evaluates existing strategy and recommends improvements to leadership