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Pratt Leadership Giving Officer (71101) in Brooklyn, New York
The Leadership Giving Officer will build and manage a dynamic portfolio of donors capable of making gifts to the Fund for Pratt of $1,000 and up. The Officer will spend a significant amount of time meeting with current and potential Pratt supporters and advocating for their continued support of The Fund for Pratt. This position will be key in building a robust pipeline of major gift prospects and developing a culture of philanthropy at Pratt Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualify, cultivate, and solicit Pratt alumni and friends capable of making Leadership gifts of $1,000 to The Fund for Pratt. Maintain a portfolio of at least 300 prospects.
Create and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies to meet visit and revenue goals by planning, managing, and maintaining an aggressive travel schedule.
Execute cultivation methods that will include telephone, email, and personal visits with prospects. A minimum of 8-12 monthly personal visits are expected.
Engage faculty, Deans, and other academic staff in the cultivation and solicitation process of gifts.
Consult with Donor Relations to develop ways to thank, recognize, and steward donors with an eye on retention.
Identify potential new donors by reviewing the Daily Gift Report.
Qualify prospects for potential major gifts and work with the Major Gifts team on moving prospects towards a major gift ask.
Collaborate with the Annual Fund team to create high-quality and results-focused mailings and materials.
Maintain regular and accurate records of outreach, visits, and solicitation results in Raiser’s Edge.
Work with Development Operations and Annual Giving to produce and share reports on giving trends.
Build relationships with and knowledge about Pratt schools, faculty, staff, and trustees to engage and manage relationships with donors.