Major Gifts Officer (*Restricted)

at  Northern VA Community College

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position will be a key member of the NOVA Educational Foundation team and assists the Executive Director and Development Director in developing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan of action and evaluation for maintaining a robust donor pipeline. Specifically, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts prospects including corporate and foundation leaders, key alumni, and friends of the College in support of NOVA’s fundraising priorities and programmatic initiatives.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
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DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals through relationships with Northern Virginia Community College.
• Support the development and implementation of innovative fundraising strategies to expand funding for the College’s key strategic priorities.
• Actively manage a portfolio of 100+ individual and corporate donors with giving capacities of $25,000+ and cultivate new relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor progress toward fundraising goals and movement of prospects, annually, through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Establish and/or expand corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Plan and coordinate stewardship events recognizing donors.
• Maintain and provide regular/accurate reports of annual, leadership, and major gift activities.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of NOVA’s programs, strategic priorities, and its administrative and financial organization.
• The position will build relationships with individual and corporate donors and establish a continuum between annual and major donors.
• Produces quarterly and annual reports on giving and donor engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

• This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.