Vassar College

Leadership Gifts Officer

Department: Alumnae/i Affairs & Development Office

Duration of Position: Full year / Full time

Position Type: Administrator

Posting Date:

Posting Removal Date: Open Until Filled

Posting Number: 1001441

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including college tuition for eligible dependents. Relocation assistance provided. Vassar College is a smoke free/tobacco free campus.

Position Summary and ResponsibilitiesA Vassar College Leadership Gifts Officer has primary responsibility for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of current and potential donors with the capacity of making gifts between $100,000 and $1 million. S/he will work independently and with other members of the Alumnae/i Affairs and Development (OAAD) staff, College administrators and faculty, and high-level volunteers to create and implement plans that result in the acquisition and retention of major gifts from individual donors. Vassar College Leadership Gifts Officers report to the Director of Leadership Gifts and Gift Planning. Exact title and salary will be determined based on the level of experience of the successful candidate.
Primary responsibilities:

• Create opportunities to conduct face-to-face meetings for the purposes of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding an assigned portfolio of approximately 175 current and prospective prospects and donors.
  
• Spend 5-8 days each month (goal of three visits per day) traveling on behalf of the College to meet with current and prospective donors.
  
• Follow up all donor or prospective contacts with meticulous, thoughtful, and appropriate correspondence and maintain internal record-keeping as defined by office protocols. Work collaboratively with other members of the OAAD team to identify, cultivate, research and solicit prospective and current donors.
  
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Vassar College, its history, people, programs, and initiatives.
  
• Attend and support alumnae/i and donor relations activities related to assigned responsibilities.
  
• Understand and meet department standards, policies, and procedures with respect to all aspects of his/her work.
  
• Work occasional weekends for special events (Reunion, staffing Regional Program events, etc.)
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position should be a self-starting strategic thinker whose hallmark qualities should include the ability to listen carefully, a commitment to liberal arts education, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to relate comfortably with people of diverse profiles and backgrounds. A solid track record of success in fundraising, financial services, marketing/sales, or educational management. Proven ability to cultivate and close major and deferred gifts is required. Other requirements include a bachelor's degree, the ability to travel extensively and flexibility with work hours including occasional weekends

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 References

Optional Applicant Documents
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Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your application, you will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references (Word or PDF format required). You will also have the option of attaching your college transcript(s) at this time. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of college degree at the time of hire. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:


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To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu.

Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.



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