Oct 11th, 2024
Howard University
Major Gifts Officer, School of Business
( d.c. | On-site )
About the Organization
Howard University is a private, historically black, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., located in the Shaw neighborhood. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Job Description
Position salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
Major Gift Officer, School of Business – Howard University
Howard University is looking for a Major Gift Officer for their School of Business that will be responsible for achieving annual fundraising targets and serves as a key strategy partner within the Individual Giving team in meeting annual fundraising goals. The role implements a comprehensive fundraising plan to significantly grow and scale major gifts, with annual and longer-term objectives, strategies, financial targets and key performance indicators. A key responsibility includes expanding visibility into the individual donor pipeline.
This position is required to manage a personal portfolio of prospects, complete a required number of meetings each month, keep accurate records of all interactions and fundraising activities, and emphasizes frequent, values-driven, and customized communications. The role conducts prospect research, collaborates with the Planned Giving team as necessary, and prepares proposals, solicitation letters, gift agreements, and other development materials for prospects and donors.
Ideal Candidate:
•Bachelor’s degree
•Three (3) years of related experience, with at least one in a fundraising environment
•Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel) and database management skills; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred
•Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
•Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
•Proven success planning and executing solicitation strategies and meeting financial targets;
•Familiarity with moves management;
•Willingness to seek and participate in opportunities to raise the profile of the School of Business;
•Willingness to conduct a minimum number of prospect qualification visits per month;
•Ability to navigate internal processes and structures to problem-solve and contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence;
•Ability to leverage technology to enhance fundraising and use data to inform decision-making;
•Ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment; and
•Ability to exercise independent judgment and a high degree of discretion.
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of Howard University. For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/mgo-business-howard-university/