Sr. Campaign & Major Gifts Officer
15 days ago
Baltimore
Job Description • Essential Functions, • With the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications and Notre Dame’s leadership team, provide energy, strategic focus, innovation and daily direction to successfully achieve goals of the Notre Dame Fund and University campaigns., • Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications on innovative strategies for the ongoing enhancement of fundraising and constituent relations to maximize the University’s potential., • Work closely with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications to build, sustain and lead a high-performing, diverse and entrepreneurial fundraising team focused on achieving excellence as measured by performance indicators, achievement of goals, and year-over-year growth., • Work with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications to support the President, Trustees, and other University leaders as partner, resource and coach for major and campaign gift solicitations and communications strategy development for annual, major and campaign gifts., • Work with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications to create, manage, and drive all campaign fundraising platforms and programs, including challenge matches, public announcement fundraising plans, and campaign naming opportunities., • Organize and oversee all Notre Dame annual fund and campaign committees in a productive, timely manner., • Manage a portfolio of 80-100 major and planned giving prospects: identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors., • Oversee, guide, and monitor implementation of the overall annual fund and campaign plan and timetable including the appropriate phase activities and goals, gift tables, volunteer needs, and major responsibilities to guide and manage detailed and robust activity., • Lead efforts to engage the University with its various constituencies, with a special focus on maximizing philanthropic potential of alumnae and alumni from Women’s College, adult undergraduate and graduate, friends, and longstanding partners of the University., • Expand the University’s capacity for philanthropic growth by mobilizing administrators, faculty, staff, and SSNDs in advancement efforts., • Working with Communications and Marketing staff colleagues, oversee the design and production of annual fund and campaign promotional and operational resources, including collateral materials, the case for support, leadership gift request prospectus and letters, and annual fund and campaign communications, as needed., • Work with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications to create briefings that review and evaluate annual and campaign activities and progress, identify concerns, recommend corrective actions, and outlines essential activities and goals., • Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a leadership position of similar responsibility and authority with proven track record of fundraising success, preferably in higher education. Must have experience in annual or campaign giving, as well as direct solicitation experience in major and/or planned giving. Skills/Aptitude: Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and comfortable navigating a donor database. Must be a comfortable and confident public speaker, capable of conducting/facilitating meetings, adept at working with people from a wide variety of ages, races and socioeconomic levels. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to achieve results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Outstanding leadership and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. A background in fundraising/nonprofit management required, with some experience leading a team in annual, major and/or planned giving. Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some nights and weekends required. Limited regional and national travel required with advance planning.