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Major Gifts Officer
Job Code: 1232
POSTED: Nov 06
Salary: Open Location: Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Employer: BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Major Gifts Required Education: 4 Year Degree



Employer Information
About BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE

Bridgewater State College is the comprehensive public college serving Southeastern Massachusetts. Located in the geographic heart of the region in the Town of Bridgewater, the college is 40 minutes from Boston, 50 minutes from Providence and 30 minutes from Cape Cod. Founded in 1840 by Horace Mann, Bridgewater is one of America’s first teacher preparation institutions. Today, Bridgewater provides a broad range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs through its School of Graduate Studi....more info

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Job Description
Work directly with a portfolio of selected prospective donors to advance their relationships with the College. Primarily through personal visits, identify and qualify prospective major donors, undertake activities to involve them with the college, recognize and steward donors who are contributors at the major gift level. Serve as part of the advancement team in completing a multi-year fundraising campaign to increase giving for the College's most urgent priorities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Acting Director of Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Shared supervision of Major Gifts Assistant

CORE DUTIES: 1. Serve as a major gifts officer for the College, with responsibility for a portfolio of donor prospects in the $10,000-$100,000 gift range. Visit with donors individually off campus, initiate activities to involve donors with the College, participate in group meetings and events.

2. Develop volunteer resources in the major and planned gifts areas, working closely with members of the BSC Foundation Board and the campaign planning committees.

3. Participate in the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising campaign to raise a minimum of $15 million over the next 2-3 years. (Campaign has raised $8 million to date.) Implement activities to identify, involve and solicit campaign donors at the major gifts level.

4. Work with Acting Director to address interdivisional issues on campus that impact donors and giving, interacting with the Student, Academic, and Public Affairs Divisions as needed.

5. Assist with a variety of institutional advancement events and projects as assigned. Travel, primarily in New England, is required, as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree required

2. Three to five years of professional development experience, including experience working with major gift donors

3. Well developed communications skills, including proposal writing and public presentation

4. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and build relationships with co-workers, volunteers and high-level donors

5. Strong ethical and professional standards and the ability to motivate and inspire a commitment to the College's mission in both staff and volunteers

Preferred Qualifications:

Multi-year campaign fundraising and higher education experience preferred.

Applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

- Letter of Interest - Resume - Writing Sample

TO APPLY: Please apply online at http://jobs.bridgew.edu

Bridgewater State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce.




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