University Gift Officer

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY
The University Gift Officer maintains and grows key relationships for Hamline University through the
strategic management of a personal portfolio of donors and prospects. He or she is responsible for raising
support from alumni and friends of the University, with a focus on gifts of $50,000 and above.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects (appx. 125 – 175); develop and implement strategies to
actively move them through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship cycles
● Conduct 100 - 125 personal meetings with prospective donors per year; document relevant
information in constituent database in a timely manner
● Solicit all types of outright and planned gifts (endowment, capital, leadership annual); prepare
proposals and negotiate gift agreements; create gift agreements and pledge forms to accurately
document donor intent in accordance with Hamline University gift acceptance policies and practices
and IRS regulations
● Develop and implement stewardship plans and materials as appropriate per donor
● Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, staff and administrators for effective involvement in
donor interactions, and to develop understanding of potential areas for donor support
● Manage or Lead/Participate in a variety of University events which often occur in the evenings and on
the weekends
● Provide leadership by engaging in development/all-staff meetings & events
● Serve as the liaison between the University development office and specific donor/interest groups or
areas of campus, as requested
● Support volunteer fundraisers, as requested
● Travel to assigned territories to meet with donors and prospective donors
● Stay abreast of development best practices and industry trends
● All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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This position reports to the: Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
This position does not supervise other employees.
This position does not supervise student workers.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Date of Revision: October 18, 2024

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES
● Expert ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to develop and
maintain interpersonal relationships
● Ability and discretion to work with high-level donors; ability to make a persuasive case for
supporting key programs and projects and to effectively match the interests of prospective donors
to priorities at Hamline
● High level of energy and initiative; organized and goal-driven
● Strong collaboration skills
● Ability to work without close supervision and to make appropriate independent decisions
concurrent with University and Institutional Advancement policies
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize tact and diplomacy
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Google Apps and the willingness to learn and be
an efficient user of the Banner database and Raiser’s Edge

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working in a development role with a track record
of successful major gift solicitation, or relevant experience with high achievement in
sales/marketing, including face-to-face client work or high-level customer relations
● Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required
● Ability to travel to on and off-campus locations, both locally, regionally, and nationally to meet
with donors and prospective donors
● 2 years professional experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and Google Apps

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Development experience within a higher education setting
● Experience using Raiser’s Edge

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
● N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT
Must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:
● Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
● Frequent local travel and occasional regional or national travel will be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year.
● Occasional evening and/or weekend work will be required.

●  Salary range for this position: $69,000 - $73,000

EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation;
gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public
assistance; membership or activity in a local commission; disability; age; or protected veteran status in its
education or employment programs or activities.

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.