Amherst College Hiring for Leadership Gift Officer at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3284

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Leadership Gift
Officer position. The Leadership Gift Officer is a full-time,
year-round position, starting at $61,545 – commensurate with
experience. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse
liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will
demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work
towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Gift Officer will manage a diverse portfolio of Amherst alumni
prospects and donors, including newer graduates whose largest
philanthropy is in the future and among whom we must build the
habit of giving now. Specifically, they will develop and implement
strategies to increase leadership Amherst Fund gifts from the
College’s youngest and highly diverse alumni. They will work with a
portfolio of current and future prospects to build the leadership
giving pipeline by engaging with those prospects and identifying
opportunities to build community within the alumni body.

The Gift Officer will meet frequently to engage these key members
of the Amherst community in conversations leading to increased
expendable/Amherst Fund commitments and to six-figure gifts in
support of Amherst’s current campaign. In the case of alumni from
more recent classes, the Development Officer will lay the
foundation for future generosity to Amherst. Reporting to a Senior
Development Officer, the Development Officer will be an integral
member of the College’s Leadership Giving team, which is composed
of the Senior Director of Major & Planned Gifts, Gift Officers,
Senior Major Gift Officers, Development Assistants, and Gift
Planning colleagues.

The person in this role is expected to work as part of a
collaborative and inclusive team including taking appropriate
actions to support a diverse workforce and participating in the
College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming
work environment. In addition, all advancement staff members are
required to support and staff key events such as Reunion,
Homecoming, and Family Weekend. These events may require occasional
evening and weekend hours.

Summary of Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Manage a portfolio consisting of a diverse group of 100-150
  prospective leadership donors, and future track donors
• Strategize with Advancement colleagues for the design and
  implementation of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  strategies, including events
• Serves as a point of contact for targeted fundraising
  initiatives and efforts across college divisions, departments
  and/or affinity/interest groups
• As appropriate, travel to engage diverse members of the Amherst
  community

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience working in a fundraising environment, or
  applicable and relevant experience in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advance relationships
  strategically and proactively
• An unassailable sense of judgment and integrity
• Personal capacity to thrive in a fast-paced
  environment
• Able to travel 50% of the time to different areas of the
  country
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal
  communication skills
• Commitment to working with a diverse community

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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