Major Gifts Officer--California
- Employer
- United States Naval Academy Foundation
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jul 5, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the United
States Naval Academy Foundation in the search for a Major Gifts
Officer—California.
The Major Gifts Officer—California will add specialized strength
and capabilities to a strong team committed to building upon the
unique qualities and heritage of the U.S. Naval Academy. This
position is responsible for soliciting major gifts in support of
the United States Naval Academy’s strategic priorities, the Brigade
of Midshipmen, and the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and Alumni
Association. With a strong prospect pool, the major gifts program
at the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation is focused on securing new
major gift commitments of $100,000 or more.
This new Major Gifts Officer joins the Naval Academy Foundation at
a particularly exciting time. The Foundation is deeply immersed in
the quiet phase of a $400 million comprehensive campaign, the
largest in its history, one designed to have a transformative
impact on one of the nation’s premier leadership development
institutions and on the young men and women who will become the
next generation of Navy and Marine Corps officers. The Major Gifts
Officer will play an integral role in securing the resources
necessary to pursue the Naval Academy’s strategic objectives, most
notably essential priorities in the areas of cyber security,
international programs, and ethical leadership. He or she also has
the opportunity to contribute to the development of an enduring
culture of philanthropy in support of the Academy, particularly on
the West Coast, home to one of the largest concentrations of Naval
Academy graduates and Navy personnel in the world.
The Major Gifts Officer also has the opportunity to become part of
a growing, integrated, collaborative team of advancement
professionals who share a deep commitment to the future of the
Academy, the naval service, and the nation. In addition, the Major
Gifts Officer will help lead the efforts of a dynamic regional
volunteer committee of alumni and other friends of the Academy
representing a wide range of industries and interests who have
pledged both their personal generosity and their time and talents
to the success of the campaign.
The United States Naval Academy Foundation supports, promotes, and
advances the mission of the Naval Academy by working in conjunction
with Academy leadership to identify strategic institutional
priorities, and by raising, managing, and disbursing private gift
funds that provide a margin of excellence in support of the
nation's premier leadership institution. The Foundation's
responsibilities in support of the Naval Academy include
developing, promoting, and enhancing the programs and facilities of
the Naval Academy and its Alumni; soliciting and providing private
gifts and grants in support of the Academy's highest priorities
within its Centers of Excellence—Leadership & Character,
Academic, Athletic, and Admissions; receiving, managing,
distributing and investing private contributions exclusively for
the benefit of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Naval Academy and its
alumni; and advancing the admission of highly qualified candidates
to the Naval Academy by providing scholarship opportunities to
enable aspiring young men and women to attend private preparatory
schools.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is
required for this position as is a minimum of three years of
successful professional experience in fundraising, business
development, marketing, sales or a related position interacting
with high net worth individuals and a clearly demonstrated path of
professional performance showing increasing responsibility and
achievement. Higher education, service academy, and/or military
experience is preferred.
This successful candidate must reside in California, with
San Francisco and Los Angeles as preferred geographic locations.
The successful candidate will work remotely from their residence in
California.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover
letter and résumé.
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/254
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