Job Description: The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer is responsible for creating a climate conducive for giving by developing and securing gifts (outright and pledged) of $25,000+ for special programs and projects, new initiatives and campaigns with an assigned portfolio that reflects the university's priority in increased fundraising for intercollegiate athletics. This includes identifying prospective donors to determine their potential as donors through strategic cultivation and well-tried solicitations. Soliciting gifts and bringing gifts to closure for assigned prospects is an essential directive for the role. The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer, as part of a cultivation strategy, may also serve as a staff liaison to assigned volunteer groups, providing to them high-quality fundraising counsel and guidance. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Philanthropic Giving, the Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer is a vital member of the University's soliciting team and is responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship of gifts of $25,000+ from alumni and friends of Arcadia University. Part of this position's portfolio will focus on intercollegiate athletic fundraising. The Senior Philanthropic Giving Officer will collaborate with fellow gift officers, senior leadership, faculty, and colleagues throughout the University to ensure that outreach to top-level alumni and donors is coordinated and effective. This individual will seek to support the University's mission, its articulated priorities and their athletic portfolio while giving life to the overall core values of University Advancement, which are integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and results.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities:

Independently manage the identification, cultivation, and solicitation process for a portfolio of approximately 100 - 120 prospective donors. The portfolio will include current and prospective donors in and around the Philadelphia-area, as well as in one or more regions outside of the Commonwealth, making travel a requirement of this role. This position is expected to spend a majority of time on the road building a network, meeting with donors, and making discovery visits to identify new prospective donors. Conduct a minimum of 120 prospective donor meetings annually, submit a minimum of 30 major gift proposals of $25,000 or greater which will need to include a request for unrestricted and restricted support for athletics. Achievement expectations for this position in the first year will be $25,000-$50,000 secured through personal solicitations.
Collaborate with annual fund officers to help manage the division's unrestricted giving strategy.
Solicit and close gifts based on the assigned portfolio (and its risk assessment) and the assigned donor status. In collaboration with other members of University Advancement, this position will help to generate plan, and execute creative cultivation and engagement strategies for current-use, multi-year year gifts which may utilize blended gift strategies to enhance gift outcomes.

Qualifications:

Individual must have a minimum of 4 years of successful, demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, or other comparable experience.
Must possess strong written, oral and presentation communication skills, and have experience in developing clear and concise major gift proposals
Must have a proven track record of cultivating and securing five-figure gifts and above, as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
Individual must be able to think strategically and creatively, possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments
Attention to detail and strong project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Raiser's Edge or similar database system.
Position requires frequent travel and occasional attendance at University Advancement events in the evenings and weekends

Application Instructions:

Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. Housed in the College of Health Sciences, the University's Physical Therapy program is ranked as the best in the Philadelphia region (and #2 in PA) by U.S. News & World Report, which also cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Position Code: AC0263

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