About Hofstra:

Position Title: Major Gift Officer, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communications

School/Division: Office of Vice Pres. of Development (division)

Office: Office of Development & Alumni Affairs

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• Maintains and actively cultivates a portfolio of approximately 80–100 constituents capable of making a major annual gift of $10,000 or more.
• Serves as a frontline fundraiser, representing Hofstra University through donor meetings, events, and engagement activities, and manages relationships to increase major annual, restricted, and campaign gifts.
• Develops and implements tailored fundraising strategies and solicitations, nurturing donor relationships through stewardship activities, events, one-on-one meetings, and donor communications (email, phone, and written correspondence).
• Partners with the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication (LHSC) in support of the Dean's fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
• The successful candidate will have a strong interest in media in all its forms and fundamental knowledge of the rapidly changing media landscape.
• Prepares major gift proposals, briefing materials, and solicitation strategies as needed.
• Drafts donor outreach communications and appeals related to major gift fundraising.
• Attends cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events, including evening and occasional weekend events, to engage prospects and represent the University.
• Accurately tracks donor communications, interactions, and stewardship activities in Raiser's Edge NXT, maintaining complete and up-to-date donor records.
• Works both independently and collaboratively with Prospect Management, Special Events, Alumni Affairs, and Stewardship colleagues.
• Conducts a defined number of annual face-to-face visits with donors and prospective donors.
• Completes a defined number of annual solicitation requests with increasing gift levels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in development or constituent relations, preferably in a university or nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Raiser's Edge NXT or a similar CRM system.
• Ability to travel and work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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