WI3653536

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The Department of Development and
Alumni Engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking
applicants for a Gift Officer. The Gift Officer identifies and
cultivates relationships with donor prospects at the major gift level,
develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively
with other Development and Alumni Engagement staff to meet predefined
gift contribution goals. This professional will manage a portfolio of
major gift donors (\$25,000+) to raise funds for strategic fundraising
priorities for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. This is a
full-time, and eligible position with frequent travel locally and
nationally. Salary for this role is \$50,000 per year. Responsibilities
Manage an ongoing portfolio of major gift prospects and creates a
strategy for each stage of the donor lifecycle. Conduct personal visits
each year with major gift prospects (\$25,000+) for the purposes of
prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure major
gifts from individual donors, alumni, philanthropic organizations and
corporations. Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth
individuals, ensuring meaningful engagement and alignment with the
university\'s priorities. Identify, research, and prioritize prospective
major gift donors to build a robust pipeline of potential supporters.
Solicit planned gifts from prospects, demonstrating a sound
understanding of different planned giving vehicles. Create personalized
cultivation plans for key donors, fostering long-term relationships and
engagement with the university\'s programs and initiatives. Collaborate
with university leadership, academic departments, and program directors
to understand funding priorities and articulate compelling cases for
support. Work closely with the advancement team to coordinate
fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with broader institutional
goals. Prepare persuasive and well-researched proposals, grant
applications, and fundraising materials tailored to major gift donors\'
interests and philanthropic goals. Provide donors with regular updates
on the impact of their contributions and the university\'s achievements.
Plan and execute targeted events, receptions, and gatherings to
facilitate donor cultivation and stewardship. Utilize events as
opportunities to showcase the university\'s\... For full info follow
application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed
to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil
community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO
Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in
writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all
finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is
required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in
the U.S. at time of hire. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: ipc.us/t/898D98DD56424F56