Leadership Annual Giving Officer, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Posted September 29, 2016
Requisition Number: STFR003232
Division/College: Library
Location: Boston Main Campus
Full-time/Part-time: Full Time
Responsibilities:
Northeastern University Libraries seek an energetic and enthusiastic advancement professional to take up a leading role in its thriving advancement and fund-raising program. The Library’s gifts officer plays an integral team role in alumni outreach, prospect management, and in coordinating and producing the activities and events associated with furthering the success of the Friends of the Library and library supporters groups, all of which are critical parts of the Library’s Advancement and fund-raising plans. The gifts officer works directly for the Dean but also in close collaboration, for major giving, with Central Advancement’s Director of Development, Special Programs, and is involved in a range of advancement activities including management of alumni and other prospects, alumni relations, outreach to annual giving prospects and stewardship.
The Library gifts officer must be able to represent the University and the Library in a professional, enthusiastic manner with a customer service and team focus. Public speaking ability is a success factor for this position. Fundraising on campus can involve recognizing and navigating complex interactions between colleagues in Central Advancement and the Colleges, so skills in handling personal and organizational relationships are essential. Evening and weekend work required as needs dictate.
Qualifications:
- College education to Bachelor’s degree level
- 4+ years experience working in development and/or alumni relations
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
- Strong organizational ability
- Experience managing or directing events
- Experience managing volunteers a plus
- Experience of working in or with libraries a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Superior communication skills – the ability to understand and convey University programs, priorities and issues to a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the Northeastern University Development team
- Overnight travel and some evening and weekend work required
- An affirming, positive, motivational, entrepreneurial style
- Strong personal work ethic, self-motivated and results-oriented
Additional Information:
About applying
To apply, visit: http://www.northeastern.edu/
Applications will be reviewed promptly and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.
Northeastern University and the Library
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world, and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Northeastern’s ongoing commitment to excellence has led to a rise into the top 50 in the US News & World Report’s rankings, the hiring of over 500 new faculty in the past 8 years, and annual funded research grant awards now exceeding $125M. With a focus on global cooperative education, a strong commitment to online and hybrid educational models, and selected graduate programs at campuses in Seattle, Charlotte, Silicon Valley, and Toronto, Northeastern continues to create a distinctive approach to education and research.
The Northeastern University Libraries support the strategic directions of the University as the intellectual center of the campus. After a recent $20+ million library renovation, Northeastern students, faculty, and staff take advantage of an expansive digital media commons, a thriving digital scholarship center, state-of-art audio and video recording studios, rich electronic collections, and vital instructional and cultural programs. Collaboration with faculty and other academic units on campus is a key part of our 21st century strategy. The Library is an active participant in the Boston Library Consortium (BLC ) and engages in national and international cooperative efforts like HathiTrust, Portico, DuraSpace, CLIR /DLF , and the Center for Research Libraries.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
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Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.