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Simmons University

Location: BostonMA 02115 Document ID: AC076-2L1W Posted on: 2018-10-2610/26/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-11-25
 

Advancement, Major Gifts Officer



Advancement, Major Gifts Officer


Main Campus - Boston, MA
R03837

For more than a century, Simmons has linked social justice, leadership, and interprofessional collaboration with professional preparation. As a result, the Simmons advancement effort is imbued with potential that is as broad as the school's disciplines, including STEM and STEAM collaborations and spanning health care, public policy, business, social work, journalism, computer, data and library sciences, and the humanities. Today, the school has more than 50,000 alumnae/i across the country and all over the world.

Simmons leadership has invested in innovation that honors its mission and responds to the needs of the 21st Century. Undergraduate students benefit from a curriculum taking full advantage of a location in the heart of New England; Boston is Simmons' laboratory. The graduate programs delivered on-line are expanding, allowing students from all 50 states and from Israel to benefit from John Simmons' 19th Century idea to create an institution that would be accessible and help women prepare to earn an independent livelihood.

An ambitious restructuring of the university's academic units is also on the near horizon, intended to foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations through programmatic synergies and incorporating the creative re-design of physical space. The innovative vision and energetic leadership that is embedded in the Simmons' culture provides students with life changing opportunities, and ongoing philanthropic support plays a significant role in this fulfillment of the College's historic mission.

Philanthropy at Simmons
Simmons is in the midst of an exciting period of innovation and change that has generated increased strength financially, academically, and operationally. In turn, new investments in philanthropy are aligned with the school's vision of the future and strategic priorities. Partnership with the Board and the President in the advancement effort is extraordinary, and complemented by a committed and engaged faculty. Faculty initiatives and special projects are continuing priorities. Because the majority of individual donors to Simmons are women, engagement strategies specific to this affinity group are a key priority. Bold changes in the structure of academic units, curriculum development and physical space on campus are presenting a myriad of fundraising opportunities to be developed, categorized, valued and solicited.

Simmons recently completed a comprehensive $100M capital campaign, the largest in the College's history. The Annual Fund generates $3.5-$4M annually, and there are ambitious goals to increase unrestricted funding and to broaden the base of support from alumni and friends. The Advancement office is a close-knit team, committed to collaboration, accountability, innovation and performance consistent with best practice, standards and expectations of higher education industry leaders. The new Major Gift Officer will play a significant role in increasing philanthropic support for Simmons.

Position Overview
The Major Gift Officer will be responsible for independently managing a portfolio of approximately 100 - 125 prospects, in regional and local areas, with potential to give $100,000+ to the College and supporting a consistently high level of service to our alumnae/i, prospects, donors, and internal partners.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
Field Work:
  • Complete and submit to bi-weekly contact and progress reports;
  • Uphold standards for contact tracking in divisional database;
  • Collaborate effectively and efficiently with the Research and Donor Relations staffs;
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the funding needs and priorities of the College, and departmental priorities and promotion of same;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the history and alumnae/i of the College;
  • Demonstrate a growing aptitude for contacts, field work, and promotion of development goals;
  • Develop and implement strategies to move prospects through engagement pipeline with express purpose of securing significant financial support, and to improve overall cultivation and engagement of assigned territories;
  • Represent the priorities of the College and the Advancement division in all internal and external contacts; collaborate with departmental peers and those in Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Alumnae/i Relations on regional and prospect strategies;
  • Support the goals of the Planned Giving program and develop a core facility with planned giving prospect discussions;
  • Work with and support leadership volunteers.

Project Management:
  • Conduct limited project management and support as needed: This may include, but is not limited to or necessarily inclusive of: (1) Support of special events (including attendance) and other special departmental or college-wide efforts, particularly those involving rated prospects or volunteers. (2) Serve on other committees or task forces that advance prospect relationships and the overall goals of the College.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required;
  • Minimum 5 or more years experience in frontline fundraising.

Other Qualifications:
  • Superior written and oral communication skills;
  • Proven ability to advocate for a strong partnership between engagement activities and philanthropy in a fast-paced environment;
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, team environment;
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals; support cooperation, collaboration and the sharing of information while providing the highest level of service to a variety of constituents; and
  • A deep appreciation for and an ability to successfully articulate the educational mission and aspirations of Simmons to build support for the University's vision of the future.

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV section on the 'My Experience' page of your application.


As a College committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Advancement--Major-Gifts-Officer_R03837-1

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.