Position Details
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Associate Development Officer (Gift Officer 2) Apply
Full job description
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of demonstrated experience successfully soliciting major gifts
- Demonstrated success working on a team
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of basic computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets,
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a nonprofit, university or public garden setting
- A demonstrated interest in plants, nature, and the environment
- Experience using donor management software
WORKING TITLE: Associate Development Officer
SUPERVISOR: Managing Director of Development
JOB CODE / CLASSIFICATION: 9717G2 - Gift Officer 2 (HR - Please update with new info)
OVERVIEW
The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a public-facing unit of the University, and is
an accredited museum and public garden welcoming more than 600,000 annual visitors. The
Arboretum includes 1,200 acres of gardens, collections and natural areas. Its Horticultural
Research Center is the home of cold-hardy plant research and introductions. The University of
Minnesota has two foundations: University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) and the Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum Foundation (MLAF).
The Arboretums development team is one of four teams in the Advancement Department,
joined by membership, gift administration and marketing and communications. The
development team includes major giving, annual giving, grant writing, memorial and tribute
giving, planned giving, estate administration, stewardship and donor relations, and it supports
the Arboretums mission by deepening relationships and aligning donor passions with the
Arboretums financial goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
75% Manage Dynamic Donor Portfolio
- Responsible primarily for the independent management of a dynamic portfolio of
- Strategically plan engagement opportunities to help constituents progress on a
- Identify unique, donor-specific ways to cultivate and engage donors, culminating in
- Utilize various giving methods such as current, deferred giving, and non-cash gifts
- Support both annual and long-term fundraising goals of the Minnesota Landscape
capital/endowment gifts for new projects, focusing on defined fundraising priorities.
- Identify and match donor passions with Arboretum funding needs; develop proposals
- Clear and coordinate prospective donors through appropriate procedures to ensure
donor's satisfaction with the institution
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all Arboretum gardens, programs,
philanthropic goals with institutional needs.
- Coordinate with internal Arboretum experts as appropriate to identify customized
maximize gift results.
- Identify donors who are best candidates for planned giving and collaborate with the
engagement.
- Utilize complex gift structures when appropriate to meet donor and Arboretum
- Collaborate with prospect development partners as needed or requested.
- Complete goal-based activities as defined in the gift officer matrix, such as soliciting
disqualifying prospective donors.
- Collaborate with University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) professionals and utilize
for the position.
15% Administration
- Develop a strong understanding of gifts and sponsorships as outlined in U of M policy.
- Provide leadership with regular reports on progress and results of the prospect
- Review research reports and all available information from the University Donor
prospects.
- File timely contact reports, maintain accurate records and provide updated
- Work with the Lead Development Officer and/or Managing Director of Development
10% Other
- Attend donor-related events and Board of Trustee meetings as requested.
- Attend team meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on application/resume):
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of demonstrated experience successfully soliciting major gifts
- Demonstrated success working on a team
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of basic computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets,
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a nonprofit, university or public garden setting
- A demonstrated interest in plants, nature, and the environment
- Experience using donor management software
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a community outreach unit of the University of Minnesotas College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. The Arboretum is located west of Minneapolis/St Paul and its 1,200 acres traverse the municipalities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Victoria. As a member of the American Public Garden Association and an accredited museum through the American Alliance of Museums, the Arboretum is a tremendous public asset. Visitors engage with gardens, collections, natural areas, a farm, research demonstrations, youth and adult education, events and exhibits. For more information please visit us at: https://arb.umn.edu/
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This position will remain open until filled.
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