Senior Development Officer
Core
Senior Development Officer responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift prospects ($25k+) to advance University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's strategic priorities and student success.
Role type
Senior IC major gift officer (higher education)
Builds
Long-term philanthropic partnerships and major gift revenue for academic units and institutional initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, donor portfolio management, strategic relationship building, complex gift proposal development, data-informed fundraising practices, academic unit liaison
Preferred skills
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge proficiency, campaign planning support
Technologies
Microsoft Office 365, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects through the full donor cycle; lead solicitation strategies for complex gifts; plan and conduct strategic donor visits locally, regionally, and nationally; establish annual fundraising goals and report on portfolio health; serve as primary philanthropic liaison for assigned academic units; develop and implement comprehensive development plans for assigned units.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC