Major Gifts Officer - Advancement

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

UC Law SF - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

About the position

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) at UC Law SF plays a vital role in the Office of Advancement, focusing on securing philanthropic gifts from alumni and friends to support the College's mission. This position involves strategic communication, relationship building, and managing a portfolio of major and principal gift donors to enhance the law school's initiatives and funding efforts.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage, create, and implement strategy for a portfolio of 125-150 current, lapsed, and prospective major and principal gift donors.
• Develop and strengthen relationships between donors and the law school through one-on-one meetings, events, and strategic engagement initiatives.
• Partner and collaborate with members of the Advancement team and other internal stakeholders to share key College initiatives and updates with donors.
• Participate in institutional signature events and other opportunities for donor engagement and cultivation.
• Document all communications and interactions with donors in the Raiser's Edge NXT donor database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, with preference for candidates who have advanced degrees.
• 3-5 years of progressive and successful development experience in relationship-based major gifts, preferably in higher education.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and upgrading donors.
• Commitment to UC Law San Francisco's vision to prepare its graduates to tackle modern legal challenges.
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of major and principal gift donors.
• Possess a keen understanding of the fundraising cycle: identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated writing and editing skills.
• Stellar relationship building skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to appropriate management of sensitive and confidential constituent data.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and achieve quantified goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program