Job Summary:

The Major Gift Officer will play a vital role in the outreach operations of the Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation. Duties include but are not limited to, help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with The  Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation, secures major gifts at the $5,000 + level for the Norton College of Medicine Alumni / physicians, track record of success in raising $250,000 / $500,000 contributed funds annually, maintains accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing fundraising software, Raisers Edge NXT, manage existing portfolio of 75-150 donors and prospects, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, create and implement moves management plans based on donor tiering, annual major gift goals are set with senior management, coordinates and maintains positive relationships with other Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation staff members in Annual Giving, Donor Relations, Planned Giving, and support staff to maximize donor relationships and philanthropic giving to the Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation, ability to develop donor-centric proposals and communications (letters, emails), make direct, face-to-face solicitations, track and report progress using specific metrics, participates in full ranges of The Upstate Medical Alumni Foundation development activities including but not limited to strategy development, goal setting, staff meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years major gifts experience ($5,000+) including personally identifying, cultivating, stewarding and soliciting donors. Track record of successfully closing major gifts and managing 75 donors and prospects. Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of "best practices" in development. Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint: as well as email social media, internet tools and Raisers Edge software. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Independent self starter worker. Extensive travel with some night and weekend work required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years or more of major gifts experience ($25,000+) including personally identifying, cultivating, stewarding and soliciting donors. Track record of raising minimum for $500,000 contributed funds annually and manage 150 donors and prospects. Experience in moves management of prospects.

Work Days:

Monday to Friday / some weekends / some evenings

Message to Applicants:

Salary Range:$55,000-$80,000

Recruitment Office: Human Resources