Administrative/Staff Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Major Gifts Officer Division: Institutional Advancement
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The Major Gifts Officer will report to the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts. The responsibilities are to maintain a portfolio of at least 125-200 prospects; move at least 100 prospects per year by identifying, cultivating and soliciting. (A minimum of two days a week should be spent out of the office in the field); increase the pool of major gift prospects by identifying new alumni, corporations, and individual prospects.  He/she must conduct a minimum of two trips per year to assigned territories in addition to other assigned visits and prepare all proposals and solicitation materials as required. The candidate will develop cultivation and solicitation strategies with the Prospect Management Committee (PMC); manage volunteer leaders as assigned. Prepare and submit a weekly report showing activity; maintain the strictest confidentiality in all portfolios and research files and work collaboratively with planned giving, annual giving, and alumni relations to secure the maximum gift from all assigned prospects. He/she will work in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts to develop strategies designed to engage potential donors in ways that encourage their substantial philanthropic investment in the University and its programs. Perform other duties assigned by the Assistant Vice President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and/or President.
QUALIFICATIONS	A bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree preferred in a related discipline with at least three to five years of experience in major gifts solicitation with excellent oral and written communication skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and must possess knowledge and use of specialized software (Blackbaud database system- Raiser’s Edge as well as knowledge and skills in membership databases and online donor research.)  Candidate must possess strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and quickly changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.  Have the ability to work well with colleagues and in a team effort.  Successful candidate must be able to travel extensively.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:    Major Gifts Officer Division:                       Institutional Advancement         Recruitment Pool:         Open to the General Public Position Type:  Full-time/Staff Source of Funding:        Grant-Funded/Restricted Posting Date:                April 3, 2008 Closing Date:                Open Until Filled Work Days:                  Monday - Friday Working Hours:            8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Extensive Travel Required)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	CanCandidates must submit an application, an unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Office Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860
Email: tallen@claflin.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer