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Position Title:            Major Gifts Officer

Reports To:               Chief Advancement Officer

Campus:                   San Jose Upper School

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Best Apply Date:    November 1, 2023

Bolles is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school founded in 1933. Our Upper School is beautifully situated on the banks of the St. Johns River in the heart of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Bolles proudly employs over four hundred full time, part time and seasonal faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators. and enjoys a rich history in tradition and achievement that extends to our hiring practices and the professionalism and respect garnered in the independent school community.

Purpose:  The Major Gifts Officer will successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with the potential to make major gifts to the School to support strategic fundraising priorities.

Qualifications: 

• CFRE credentials preferred.
• Related experience leading a similar program in a not-for-profit environment, preferably education.
• High degree of initiative along with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies preferred.
• Demonstrated success closing major gift solicitations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all constituents.
• Demonstrated competency with internet functions, as well as all relevant software applications, experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Experience cultivating donor relationships and fundraising.
• High professional and ethical standards in handling confidential information
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks with close attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and travel as needed.

General

• Must demonstrate and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission.
• A willingness to perform in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School.
• Must have the ability and willingness to communicate well, work congenially, and deal effectively with all school personnel and school families, as well as with the larger business and educational community.
• As a member of the Bolles team, perform other duties as requested by the President or other Administrators.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement leadership and planned gift strategies for a prospect portfolio of up to 150.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects with a goal of 12-15 visits per month.
• Work with members of the school community, including the CAO, to identify and cultivate prospects.
• Collaborate with other Advancement team members including Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, Parent Programs, Advancement Records, and Communication
• Ensure and maintain proper documentation of leadership and planned gifts in partnership with Advancement Records
• Write solicitation and acknowledgement letters to appropriate donors.
• Participate in cultivation events and programs, locally and nationally.
• Work with the Business Office to ensure timely gift processing and recording.

• Stay current in the fundraising profession through appropriate listservs, blogs, websites, publications, conferences, and professional associations.

About The Bolles School

The Bolles School is a nationally renowned, independent day and boarding School serving over 1,600 students in Pre-K through grade 12 on four campuses in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. A leader in academics, arts, and athletics, the School is firmly rooted in the principles that have characterized its community and traditions for nearly 85 years: pursuing excellence through courage, integrity, and compassion. The vast resources and expert instruction available to students as they explore and hone their individual interests and strengths are embodied in the School’s motto -- All Things Possible -- and students eagerly embrace the myriad of opportunities available to them both in and out of the classroom.

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