The Major Gifts Officer for the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) (Boyer College of Music and Dance and the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts), reporting to the Assistant Dean for the College, will successfully manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major and leadership gift prospects and will qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, manage and steward gifts primarily between $50,000 and $250,000. The Major Gift Officer will secure funds for CPCA by managing a portfolio of assigned donors, representing CPCA and Temple University at large, and establishing connections between donors’ philanthropic interests and the priorities of CPCA and Temple University. Additionally, the Major Gift Officer is responsible for working directly with the alumni board leadership of the School of Theater, Film & Media Arts to assist setting objectives.
This role works in conjunction with the Office of Prospect Research to identify prospects for fundraising and to recruit alumni leaders and volunteers to serve on boards and committees. The Major Gift Officer will craft effective, persuasive, and professional written proposals and other materials for the securing of gifts. Works in conjunction with the office of Planned Giving to market and secure planned gifts on behalf of the Center.
The Major Gift Officer will meet or exceed annual visit, solicitation, and dollar goals to be defined each year in their performance development plan and will do so with a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and creativity. Performs other duties as assigned.