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Governors State University invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Major Gift and Corporate Relations Officer.
This position is responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving.
This involves prospect research and developing effective solicitation strategies as well as stewarding donors throughout the major giving process.
This individual will also work with our Institutional Advancement team and Foundation board members to coordinate and execute long-term fundraising initiatives to various constituent groups including alumni, corporations, and friends of the University.
50% Create, lead, develop and coordinate fundraising activities designed to increase both the number and level of major gifts and / or planned to give to the Governors State University Foundation.
Use Slate for Advancement and other database software to monitor and track progress of fundraising goals, manage constituent base, report on progress, and demonstrate moves management.
25% Provide leadership, direction, and fundraising support to assigned campus entities (i.e., Colleges, Arts, Athletics, Library) to increase both the number and level of major gifts and / or planned to give to the Foundation that benefit their entity.
Identify, assess, analyze, and design appropriate strategies for approaching prospects and donors and making the important match between donors' philanthropic interests and the entities needs.
This could include providing support, coaching, assistance, and / or strategic evaluation of events, programs, donor cultivation, etc.
20% Plan and implement effective outreach and cultivation activities to enhance prospect identification and move solicitation and stewardship processes forward.
5% Other related duties as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
Exceptional care needs to be taken to make sure that delicate situations are managed confidentially and with diplomacy.
Maintain professionalism and always maintain the integrity and reputation of the University.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Competencies
Supplemental Information
Please attach the following documents :
Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration application materials should be submitted by April 19, 2024.
MISSION Governors State University (GovState) is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.
VISION GovState will create an intellectually stimulating public square, serve as an economic catalyst for the region, and lead as a model of academic excellence, innovation, diversity and responsible citizenship.
CORE VALUES Invest in Student Success through a commitment to mentoring and a deliberate university focus on student achievement of academic, professional and personal goals.
Provide Opportunity and Access to a first-class public education to residents of our surrounding communities and all those traditionally underserved by higher education.
Serve as an Economic Catalyst for the citizens of the State of Illinois and our larger Midwest region, so that our communities grow and flourish.
Prepare Stewards of our Future to thrive in the global economy, to contribute to ongoing innovative research and to serve as stewards of the environment.
Demonstrate Inclusiveness and Diversity to encourage acceptance of wide-ranging perspectives among students, staff, faculty and members of the broader community.
Promote Quality of Life , which encompasses civic, personal, professional and cultural growth
Last updated : 2024-05-02
Full Time
$69k-84k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/09/2024
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