Major Gifts Officer

Institutional Advancement - Major Gifts Officer

Major Gifts Officer is responsible for dramatically increasing major gifts with an emphasis on growing seven figure commitments to Cincinnati State in support of the College's mission. Under the direction of

the Chief of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director, the Major Gifts Officer will

enhance the major gifts program in coordination with College and Foundation leadership.

Cincinnati State has achieved record growth in public and private commitments for students and academic programs in recent years and has great capacity to increase support of the College, while needing to properly steward major gift support in place.

Essential Duties:

* Oversee and accelerate major gifts program under the direction of Chief of Institutional

Advancement and Foundation Executive Director in collaboration with College President and key

volunteers from College Board of Trustees, Foundation and Alumni Boards.

* Shape and submit request proposals to achieve support to meet key needs of College and

Foundation priorities included Clifton Campus Master Plan and other program expansion needs

at other locations.

* Develop opportunities to fill needed gaps by leveraging institutional, State and other public

commitments, as well as to build upon previous philanthropic support to win new six and seven

figure commitments.

* Work with College colleagues of respective academic programs, student support services and

administration to facilitate substantial asks which can be implemented and tracked by the

College.

* Steer growth in naming and sponsorship rights and opportunities for College programs so that

student success is increased and regional employer needs are met.

* Establish fundraising goals with Chief of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive

Director for year one, three years and five years.

* Meet weekly with Chief of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director and

provide monthly reports.

* Collaborate with Institutional Advancement team on fundraising, tracking and data needs to

include consultants involving grant requests, government affairs requests, and philanthropic

campaign priorities.

* Manage and maintain engagement with list of current major donors, steward donors into major

gift donors and bring new major gift donors to support the College.

* Identify not only major cash donations needed for programs, but equipment and other program

supports needed given large number of students and employers served in technical programs.

* Strategically engage with supporters and prospects with wholistic consideration on other giving

opportunities and commitments which involve planned giving, events, scholarships and more.

Minimum qualifications:

* Minimum of four (4) years of development experience.

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

* Experience with project management.

* Advanced MS Office skills.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

* Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative partnerships.

* Demonstrated ability for teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Higher Education experience.

* Certified Fund Raising Executive CFRE.

Desired competencies:

* Excellent customer service skills.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused

listener.

* Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize

multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to work effectively and resourcefully under pressure and within deadlines, both

independently and as a team player.

* Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve potential issues through creative problem

solving.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high work standards.

* Ability to develop rapport and engender trust.

* Exhibits a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Details:

Reports To: Chief of Institutional Advancement and Foundation Executive Director

Minimum Compensation: $80,000/yr.

Job Category: Exempt

Contract Affiliation: Non-Bargaining

Status: Fulltime

Benefits:

Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

* Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)

* Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)

* Vision Insurance

* NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!

* Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)

* Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly

* Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)

* Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense

* Pet Insurance

* Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents

* Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Free parking

* 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.

* Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.