Regis University Hiring for Director of Major Gifts at Colorado, United States Full Time

Director of Major Gifts
Regis University

R002795
Northwest Denver Campus

Position Type:
Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Requested Start Date for this Position:
09/30/2022 – 22 days to go

Campus Location:
Northwest Denver Campus

Full-time or Part-time:
Full time

Job Summary:
The Director of Major Gifts reports directly to the Assistant Vice
President of Major Gifts. Carrying a portfolio of prospective
donors with high gift capacity and strong inclination, the Director
of Major Gifts is responsible for raising funds at major gift
levels ($25K+) primarily from individuals. The Director of Major
Gifts plays a lead role in developing, supporting and implementing
the fundraising priorities for Regis College or Anderson College of
Business and Computing, in consultation with the Academic Dean of
the college, serving as the primary fundraiser and advocate for
internal and external priorities. Regular goal setting, strategic
planning, and reporting on fundraising activity and results is
essential. Engagement in frequent local and some national travel is
required.

Working at Regis University:
As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of
respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and
students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our
duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek
dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission
and our service to students.

Take a moment to consider our Total Rewards package:
– A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and
dependents
– Paid Mission leave to give employees time to volunteer in the
community
– Options for flexible work
– Additional time off each year when the University closes for
Winter Break
– Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of references with
your application. Current employees, please submit an application
by logging into Workday. Click on the Career Worklet and access the
internal site.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

-Manage a dynamic portfolio of approximately 85-100 donors,
primarily individuals, capable of making significant gifts in order
to secure major gift commitments of $25K+. Maintain a schedule of
local and national travel to build relationships and engage major
gift prospects, resulting in significant support for University
fundraising priorities.

-Lead institutional advancement strategy and activities in close
partnership with the academic dean & faculty of either
traditional liberal arts Regis College, or Anderson College of
Business and Computing.

-Cultivate existing and new individual donor relationships,
aligning College specific and university wide fundraising
priorities with like-minded individuals.

-Actively work to achieve goals related to substantive contacts,
personal visits, and proposal submission

-Ensure timely, accurate completion of proposals, pledges and fund
agreements. Document prospect strategies and contact reports,
evaluate new prospects and generate stewardship reports and general
correspondence daily to cultivate major gift prospects.

-Perform other duties as assigned to support the Office of
Advancement goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution of higher
education.

Experience:

Minimum of five years successful major gifts fundraising experience
(commensurate professional or volunteer experience.)

Experience serving as a liaison to a dean (or similar experience)
(preferred).

Benefits Guide – Fiscal Year 22-23

Pay Rate:
$85,000 – $90,000/annually commensurate with qualifications

To apply, visit https://regis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RegisUniversity/job/Northwest-Denver-Campus/Director-of-Major-Gifts_R002795.

Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit
background to provide an education for men and women of all ages
and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola, the mission of Regis
University is to educate men and women of all ages to make a
positive impact in a rapidly-changing global society. We encourage
our students to seek truth, live purposeful lives, and continually
examine and attempt to answer the question: “How ought we to live?”
Regis University’s Northwest Campus is the main campus and
administrative hub, located in Denver, Colorado. Regis University
has three additional campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Thornton, Colorado and the Denver Tech Center, as well as distance
learning initiatives.

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