Gift Officer I

Gift Officer I

Job Summary
The Gift Officer I – Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving 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.

The 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 100-150 mid-capacity, high-affinity prospects and develops a strategy for each prospect moving them closer to gift solicitation. This individual is strategic and thoughtful, working 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.

Responsibilities Include:
• 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.
• Develops and updates prospect portfolios and evaluates existing strategy.
• Serves as a front-facing member of the University Advancement team providing information
• to donors and prospects and representing the interests of the institution.

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

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UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.