About the Job:
The position is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), in the Office of Development and will be housed in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The person is responsible for successful major gift solicitation.

Responsibilities:
Major Gifts Development (80%)
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and its departments, and the development plans and strategies that pertain to the fundraising priorities.
• Develop an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising, prospect development, and programmatic goals with an emphasis on achieving established standards and metrics.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift ($50,000 and above) prospects. Take timely and strategic steps in moving prospects through the major gift cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Utilize various giving methods such as current, deferred giving, and non-cash gifts.
• Initiate and oversee the development of proposals and written material in support of specific major gift fundraising initiatives.
• Clear and coordinate prospective donors through appropriate UMF procedures to ensure effective solicitation of the donor that maximizes the gift to the University and the donor’s satisfaction with the institution.
• Complete, file, and maintain accurate, relevant, and timely reports and records of donor/prospect contacts by utilizing database, employing discretion while recording information of relevance to appropriate individuals.
• Partner and collaborate with the University of Minnesota Foundation, as necessary.

Oversee and Guide Development Activities for CAHSS (10%)
• In collaboration with the Dean, formulate and implement collegiate and departmental strategic development plans that meet UMD’s overall development objective.
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty and staff and coordinate with them on department specific fundraising priorities as established by the Dean and Chief Development Officer.

Serve as a member of the UMD Development Team: (10%)
• Assist development leadership with major donor/campaign strategies and special projects as requested.
• Attend University and external functions as recommended. Serve on committees as appropriate.

Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment (exhibit 100% of the time).
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities in diversity, equity and inclusion for oneself and team via training, podcasts, articles, etc.
• Seek to explore and understand cultural differences and create a culture of belonging.
• Develop and employ anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
• Advocate for employees of all ethnicities, genders, ages and backgrounds
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with employees, colleagues, stakeholders, etc.

This position requires some weekend and evening attendance at various University and external functions. There will be occasional travel.

The minimum salary for the Gift Officer 97173A is $78,643.86.