Senior Gift Officer

The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for a Senior Gift Officer. The Senior Gift Officer is an experienced fundraising professional responsible for planning, organizing, and executing fundraising programs that align with the institution's overall development strategies and campaign goals. The individual may also coordinate volunteer staff or committees in support of fundraising activities. Additionally, the role may involve responsibility for a specific solicitation program or the ongoing management of non-administrative operations within a fundraising unit.

This is a full-time, benefitandpaid leave eligible position with frequent travel locally and nationally. Salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Partners with Stewardship and Retention staff to support ongoing donor engagement and recognition efforts.

• Solicits planned gifts from prospects, demonstrating a sound understanding of different planned giving vehicles.

• Manages and regularly updates a portfolio of major gift prospects, creating individualized strategies for each stage of the fundraising pipeline. Evaluates the effectiveness of these strategies and provides recommendations for improvement to development leadership.

• Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including donors and university leadership, to provide information, ensure alignment of goals, and represent the interests of the institution.

• Travels frequently in order to build and maintain donor relationships and represent the University at various events.

• Conducts personal visits each year with major gift prospects ($25,000+) for the purposes of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Develops measurable major gifts goals in conjunction with the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Engagement that reflect the priorities of academic and institutional leadership.

• Builds and maintains strong donor relationships and identifies new giving opportunities designed to advance fundraising priorities and meet institutional funding goals.

• Collaborates with Development and Alumni Engagement staff to create briefing materials and ensure effective donor engagement strategies.

• Creates and delivers compelling, customized proposals and targeted communication materials that align with institutional strategic initiatives.

• Partners with academic leadership to support strategic initiatives, including consistent data tracking, reporting, and alignment of fundraising efforts with institutional priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university.

• 3-5 years of gift/development officer experience. Higher education experience preferred.

• Previous experience of Major Gift or relationship management.

• Proven track record in fundraising, specifically donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to set and achieve fundraising goals.

• Competency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and donor tracking systems.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers baccalaureate and master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 21, 2025.Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. *. 19.36(7).

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.