Mission Advancement Officer
Job Posting for Mission Advancement Officer at Gannon University
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Mission Advancement Officer
Posting Number AS834P
Subdivision UA VP's Office
Division University Advancement
Department University Advancement
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Mission Advancement Officer’s primary responsibility is to help Gannon exceed fundraising goals through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor gifts, focusing on high-level donors who have the capacity for multi-year commitments to fund comprehensive campaign priorities to support the University’s mission. With a portfolio of 100-150 donors, the Mission Advancement Officer will design and develop solicitation strategies, identify gift opportunities that match donor interests, personally solicit and stewarding donors, and identify prospects and opportunities to cultivate a significant pipeline. The ability to produce excellent written, oral, and digital presentations is a strong requirement for this position.
Essential Components
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Three to five years of dedicated fundraising experience, demonstrating skilled experiences securing major gifts for multiple organizational priorities
Demonstrate experiences working with corporations and foundations
Exhibit knowledge and experience securing and soliciting planned gifts
Preferred Qualifications
CFRE preference
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town, overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
Shift 1st
Posting Summary
Position Title Mission Advancement Officer
Posting Number AS834P
Subdivision UA VP's Office
Division University Advancement
Department University Advancement
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Mission Advancement Officer’s primary responsibility is to help Gannon exceed fundraising goals through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donor gifts, focusing on high-level donors who have the capacity for multi-year commitments to fund comprehensive campaign priorities to support the University’s mission. With a portfolio of 100-150 donors, the Mission Advancement Officer will design and develop solicitation strategies, identify gift opportunities that match donor interests, personally solicit and stewarding donors, and identify prospects and opportunities to cultivate a significant pipeline. The ability to produce excellent written, oral, and digital presentations is a strong requirement for this position.
Essential Components
- Develop strategies for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned prospects
- Connect with donors virtually and in person, traveling to assigned territories across the United States
- Develop individual donor strategies, along with materials, to renew and upgrade donor support for University priorities
- Demonstrate our four service standards of Respect, Well-being, Engagement and Seamlessness
- Lead by example in the achievement of Impact Goals
- Participate in strategic planning sessions with University Advancement team members to create and implement comprehensive plans for prospects and existing donors
- Promote teamwork by sharing your talents and gifts to move the team forward
- Assist in the coordination and staffing of key virtual and in-person alumni events as needed by OCE
- Be visibly present on campus for key events and donor engagement opportunities
- Participate in Gannon Health and Wellness opportunities, community forums, and other programs offered to staff
- Retirement Plan (403b) with 7.5% company match after one year of service
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid vacation time plus 15 paid holidays
- Wellness programs
- Tuition benefit for yourself and eligible dependents
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Three to five years of dedicated fundraising experience, demonstrating skilled experiences securing major gifts for multiple organizational priorities
Demonstrate experiences working with corporations and foundations
Exhibit knowledge and experience securing and soliciting planned gifts
Preferred Qualifications
CFRE preference
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town, overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
Shift 1st
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