Leadership Gifts Officer (Multiple Positions, Remote Possibility)
Company:
Colgate University
Job Location:
Hamilton, 13346
Category:
Development and Fundraising
Type:
Full-Time
Division: Office of Advancement
Department: Leadership Gifts
Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$67,000-$72,000Determination
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.Benefits
Current BenefitsColgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.
Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.
Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.
Department Statement
Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement and is currently engaged in a historic comprehensive campaign with a goal of $1B. To date, the Campaign for the Third Century has raised over $613M towards this goal.Colgate is seeking a dynamic leadership gifts officer to play a key role in driving significant support for the Colgate Fund ($10M in FY24), the University's unrestricted fund.
Accountabilities
This is a frontline fundraising position that requires extensive travel to cultivate and solicit prospects capable of giving annual and multi-year gifts up to $100,000. Accountable for effectively developing and maintaining relationships with key leadership gift (and prospective leadership gift) constituents as assigned. Ensures effective qualification, identification, cultivation, and stewardship of constituents, including face to face, quality visits with assigned prospects. Responsible for increasing levels of annual and long-term engagement and giving within assigned constituents. Accountable for positively representing all aspects of the University at all times.Responsible for demonstrating respect for people and their differences as well as the benefits of a diverse workforce, and the value of open and collegial dialogue.
This position requires the ability to travel extensively to engage with and solicit prospects.
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
- A minimum of three years of experience in higher education fundraising, sales, non-profits, or related fields with a preference for experience in educational fundraising.
- The professionalism, insight and sound judgment necessary for interacting with alumni, trustees, administrative and academic leadership, faculty, and staff.
- An understanding of the important role of diversity, inclusion, and equity to Advancement and Colgate University.
- Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to collaborate closely with colleagues in advancement and across departments.
- Proficiency in CRMs and/or databases is required. Experience with Blackbaud products appreciated.
- Strategic, organized, enthusiastic, team player, and willingness to travel is a must.
- Participating in the life of the University, including staffing Colgate's annual Reunion weekend, is a requirement of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for experience in higher education fundraisingPreference for frontline fundraising experience, including demonstrated ability to close gifts
Education
Bachelor's Required.Other Information
Colgate provides the opportunity for remote work in the following states: CT, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, and VA.Please note: If selected for this position, you will be required to reside in one of these states.
Requisition Number: 2024S062Posting
Temporary: No
Work Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings, Overnight, Occasional Weekends
