CVPA & Hylton: Major Gift Officer Opening
The Major Gift Officer works closely with the College of Visual and Performing Arts Advancement and Hylton Advancement team and plays a key role in supporting and achieving the annual and strategic philanthropic goals of the College.
Responsibilities:
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Identifies and cultivates major gift prospects including developing ways to find new prospects and following up on inquiries regarding significant gifts to the University;
- Personally solicits assigned donor portfolio through face-to-face visits, including preparation of personalized materials;
- Proactively identifies, develops, and delivers engagement opportunities to donors to ensure the maximization of their financial and non-financial support;
- Is accountable for meeting or exceeding established fundraising goals and metrics, as determined and set by Central Advancement
To see a full list of responsibilities, please see the full job post here.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Arts Management, Higher Education Administration, or other related field and demonstrated successful professional advancement and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education; or, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved;
- Prior fundraising experience in successfully cultivating and securing major gifts of $25,000 or more (typically 5+ years);
- Consistent record of building solid relationships with prospects and donors;
- Understanding of basic principles and techniques of planned giving and work closely with planned giving colleagues
To see a full list of requirements, please see the full job post here.
To Apply:
For full consideration, applicants must apply online here; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
If you have a job or internship opportunity to share with Arts Management students and alumni, email a full description to amgtgmu@gmu.edu for posting.