Chief Donor Advisor

Summary:

As a member of the Development team, the Chief Donor Advisor identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts for the benefit of the Center.

Job Duties:

• Secures major gifts at the $10,000+.
• Manages a portfolio of at least 100 donors and prospects and is actively involved with the identification and qualification of new potential major gift donors in order to continue to build portfolio.
• Effectively uses moves management process to secure gifts and steward donors.
• Travels frequently to meet with donors and prospects. Plans trips to be cost effective e.g. in terms of number of visits made vs. cost of travel.
• Maintains clear and timely records of all prospect/donor contacts using the Center’s database software and following Center protocol.
• Ensures proper and appropriate acknowledgment of donors.
• Research prospects using Center online subscription services and other methods to evaluate their giving potential.
• Works with the development department staff and other staff to coordinate fundraising activities.
• Maintains donor confidentiality and follows ethical standards as established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Center’s Employee Code of Conduct.
• Performs other development activities as assigned or required.

Competencies:

• Ability to understand, embrace, and clearly communicate the Center’s mission.
• Understanding of and comfort in performing all phases of Moves Management.
• Ability to quickly build trusting relationships with donors, prospects, and colleagues.
• Must be willing and able to travel between 40% and 50% of the time, depending on season and donor locations.
• Must be self-directed and motivated.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Education and Experience:

• Five years as a Chief Donor Officer/Major Gifts Officer preferred, with a minimum of three years with one institution
• Bachelor’s degree

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement:

• The Buffalo Bill Center of the West provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].