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Development Officers (Two Positions)James Madison UniversityAbout JMU:MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.Who We AreLocated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.General Information:The Office of Strategic Gifts at James Madison University is accepting applications for two Development Officers. The officer is responsible for developing and managing programs leading to private gifts which will support and advance the university's faculty, students and programs. The staff identifies potential donors, educates alumni, parents and friends about the financial needs of the university and conducts solicitations to meet those needs.The purpose of these positions is to solicit private gifts, as well as the capital and endowment requirements of the university. Projects will require close working relationships with faculty, academic administrators and other university officers, as well as an understanding of academic and co- curricular program goals and objectives of a college/program.Duties and Responsibilities:Gift Cultivation and Solicitation (80%) Design and implement annually a fundraising plan based on university objectives, working in conjunction with academic leaders the Senior Director of Strategic Gifts, Sr. Associate Director(s) and the Associate Vice President for Development. Identify, cultivate and solicit individuals and families as cleared through Prospect Development, believed to have potential to make major gifts to university interests. Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 active major gift prospects. The successful candidate will also be given a geographic region in addition to a college/university program liaison responsibility. One of the positions will be a dedicated liaison with the Division of Student Affairs. Sustain a level of major gifts activity commensurate with performance expectations of major gifts staff. Development performance will be measured by mutually agreed upon metrics. Collaborate with the Offices of Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Principal Giving and Athletics to seek gifts for the university.Alumni Activities, Public Relations, and Stewardship (20%) Work with other Advancement offices as appropriate, to design and implement recognition, stewardship activities and special events for donors and prospects affiliated with the university. Assist other offices within University Advancement as necessary to advance the goals of the division. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Strategic Gifts and the Associate Vice President for Development.Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising (preferably in higher education) or in related fields (such as non-profits, sales or business development) if that experience transfers effectively to the requirements of the position. Proven ability to solicit and close major gifts and/or ask for commitments. Strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to diverse constituencies. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Willingness and ability to travel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to utilize technological resources to maximum advantage.To apply visit and reference posting number 20000541. Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000.James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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