EVANGEL UNIVERSITY JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Major Gift Officer POSITION SUMMARY: The Major Gift Officer develops and manages relationships with prospective and current donors to secure major gifts in support of Evangel University’s mission and priorities. The position manages a portfolio of donors through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship and works closely with the President, Director of Development, and other university leaders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Gift Development • Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through the full development cycle. • Develop individualized strategies for cultivating, solicitating, and stewarding portfolio donors. • Build meaningful donor relationships through personal visits, calls, correspondence, and events. • Develop proposals, gift opportunities, and solicitation strategies in collaboration with university leaders. • Conduct solicitations and work to secure, close, and document major gifts. • Partner with the President and Advancement leadership on key donor relationships and solicitations. • Collaborate with academic, athletic, ministry, and administrative leaders to develop compelling funding opportunities. • Maintain accurate donor activity, strategies, proposals, and outcomes in the CRM. • Meet established fundraising and activity goals and provide regular reports on portfolio performance. • Provide effective stewardship and follow-up to strengthen long-term donor relationships. • Follow Evangel's gift acceptance policies and procedures. • Represent Evangel professionally with donors, alumni, parents, churches, foundations, corporations, and other constituents. Advancement Support • Collaborate with Advancement staff on prospect management, moves management, campaigns, and special initiatives. • Participate in prospect strategy and portfolio review meetings. • Support Advancement events and donor engagement activities. • Pursue professional development to strengthen fundraising knowledge and skills. • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred. • Three or more years of fundraising, development, sales, relationship management, or related experience preferred. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and secure significant gifts. • Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills. • Strong organizational and follow-through skills. • Ability to work effectively with university leaders, faculty, staff, volunteers, alumni, and donors. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement. • Experience with CRM systems preferred. • Willingness to travel regualarly. • Strong integrity, accountability, and commitment to Evangel University's mission and values. Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify program.