About this opportunity
LSU Foundation lists this Director of Development- MGO opportunity in baton rouge, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Introduction
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a major, principal, or transformational gift.
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this position is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects with the capacity to make a financial commitment in the form of a major, principal, or transformational gift.
Responsibilities
60% - Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, effectively executing strategy against the Donor Commitment Continuum; Assess, and qualify prospective donors for active portfolio management Create individual goals for each donor in the portfolio; achieve metric goals set forth by AVP for Development and SDOD
20% - Establish an engagement plan for each donor and prospect in the portfolio that is focused on matching donor interests to university fundraising priorities, subsequently executing that plan and modifying it as circumstances change; Work with college faculty and staff to secure project information for creating compelling giving opportunities (front-end) and reporting to donors on how their giving made a difference (back-end)
10% - Utilize the donor database effectively to document progress with donors;
5% - Follow the policies and procedures to coordinate appropriately with all fundraising agencies on campus; Interact and collaborate with colleagues and fellow team members on a regular basis
5% - Other duties as assigned
Non-essential/marginal position responsibilities
Serve on committees
Assist with major college-related alumni or development events
Attend relevant seminars or trainings
Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Major gift or related fundraising experience or successful outside sales experience
Exceptional written and oral communicative skills
The ability to self-motivate and work independently
A team player with a goal-oriented approach to work
Strong organizational and time management skills
The ability to represent the organization in a professional, positive, manner
Preferred:
A proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts in a university environment
Familiarity with electronic university advancement databases or CRM
Work Environment Requirements
This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and related technology.
The position will involve occasional travel, meetings, or attendance at events, as applicable to the role.
Work hours are generally standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Sit for extended periods of time
Stand or walk occasionally
Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and electronically
Lift or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally (if applicable)
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Worksite address
baton rouge, LA, 70873, US
Who can apply
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