Major and Planned Giving Officer

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY • Dallas, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Major and Planned Giving Officer will solicit the University's major donor prospects and oversee the Planned Giving Program. The Major and Planned Gift Officer will identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors, in enhancing their financial support of the priorities of the University. Responsible for meeting annual goals by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to advance the mission of the organization and assist donors in creating meaning in their lives through outright and planned giving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-10 years of experience of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a proven track record of actively securing major and planned gifts from individuals
• Demonstrated success in revenue generation
• Experience cultivating and maintaining productive long-term relationships
• Current, valid PA driver’s license
• Thorough understanding of the elements of a comprehensive development program
• Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders
• Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Solicit the University's major donor prospects
• Oversee the Planned Giving Program
• Identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors
• Enhance financial support of the priorities of the University
• Meet annual goals by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects
• Advance the mission of the organization
• Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives through outright and planned giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior