Summary
Location
High Point
Type
full-time
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About this role
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Experience and Training
- A minimum of five years of successful sales, business development, or fundraising experience, with a demonstrable record of progressive achievement.
- Basic knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other CRM software.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
- Enthusiasm for the mission of High Point University.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to think and plan strategically.
- Demonstrated success in securing gifts/sales from high net-worth individuals or organizations.
- Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for sales/business development/fundraising.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- High energy, drive, integrity, sincerity.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to perform tasks on own initiative.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Embrace and articulate the mission and culture of High Point University and possess a strong working knowledge of its programs and departments.
- Embrace the job of fundraising for High Point University.
- Proactively maintain a portfolio of potential $100,000+ gift benefactors among alumni, parents, staff, faculty, friends and other sources in a disciplined, organized manner, consulting with the Assistant Vice President for Development and other team members regarding strategy, development and action plan for solicitation, closure and stewardship.
- Provide assistance with other Advancement Officers on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of making gifts in excess of $100,000.
- Facilitate relationships between key University leadership and major donor prospects. Arrange fundraising calls for University leadership, including the president, Sr. VP, or AVP and accompany them on the calls.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to develop proposals which align with the University’s top priorities and fit benefactor interests.
- Participate as a member of the University’s overall Institutional Advancement organization in the execution of a comprehensive Institutional Advancement program.
- Complete call reports on all prospect and donor interactions.
- Meet and exceed annual fundraising goals established by the Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Development in conjunction and collaboration with the Sr. Advancement Officer.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information about this position, please contact Kate Berry, Vice President for Development at [email protected]
Other facts
About High Point University
The professional and industrial landscape of dentistry is changing rapidly.
Tomorrow's oral healthcare providers must be equipped to work in an integrated care environment and address the evolving needs of tomorrow's patients. These providers must also, know how to lead in diverse teams and environments. The School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health at High Point University is intentionally designed to lead the country in innovative curricula and clinical experiences. Our students will be prepared through a blend of didactic courses, high-fidelity simulation, and a unique blend of patient care experiences.
High Point University will provide personalized tracks to satisfy the career interests of our students. Students will complete coursework and clinical experiences across most specialties but will tailor their experiences to areas of interest in their fourth year through electives and specialty rotations.
What you'll do
- The Senior Advancement Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gift benefactors for High Point University. They will maintain a portfolio of potential $100,000+ gift benefactors and collaborate with senior leadership to develop proposals that align with the University’s priorities.
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