Major Gifts Officer
Job Description
Trinity University is currently seeking candidates for the position of Major Gifts Officer.
Trinity University
Located in the culturally rich city of San Antonio, Trinity University is one of the nation's top private
universities. With 2,600 talented undergraduate and graduate students, the University is known
for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment in the classroom, on campus, and
around the world. Trinity offers a rigorous, flexible curriculum - the optimal blend of liberal arts
and professional programs. This includes 41 majors, 55 interdisciplinary minors, including
professional programs, and five master’s degree programs.
Trinity is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students and to
remaining meaningful in the lives of over 26,000 alumni. To learn more about Trinity University,
visit www.trinity.edu.
Job Description
The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
of major and planned gift donors and prospects, including corporations and foundations, for Trinity
University. As a primary, front-line fundraiser, this position manages relationships with an
extensive prospect portfolio and spends a minimum of 30% of their time on out of office, face-toface contacts in Texas and the Northeast region. Candidates must demonstrate a history of working
effectively with academic leaders, alumni, parents, and friends to cultivate, solicit and steward
major and planned gifts.
Reports to
Director of Major and Planned Gifts
Qualifications and Characteristics
 Unquestioned personal integrity, credibility, maturity and work ethic;
 Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for the University;
 Strong knowledge of major gift practices, donor cultivation, and planned giving;
 Ability to interact with all levels of the University community; and
 Demonstrated ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, including the
ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas and concepts.
Responsibilities
 Identify, cultivate and solicit major and planned gifts for the University;
 Manage a successful major gifts portfolio, with independent responsibility to develop and
execute strategies leading to a solicitation of each prospect;
 Actively seek to expand the prospect pool via identifying, qualifying and engaging new
prospects;
 Cultivate and present proposals to corporate and foundation prospects as requested;
 Provide support for other fundraising activities as well as work with volunteer committees
and individual alumni volunteers; and

Work collaboratively with other members of the Advancement division including Alumni
Relations and Annual Giving to meet objectives and strengthen relations with the
University.
Requirements
 A Bachelors degree, master’s degree preferred;
 A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience required, with preference
given to candidates with a proven track record in major gifts in a compatible University
environment and familiarity with the Northeast region;
 Working knowledge of planned giving;
 Ability to work non-traditional business hours, weekends and travel when necessary; and
 Proficiency in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation and benefits for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s
education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of the mission of
Trinity University. The salary and benefits are competitive.
Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for
employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, creed, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or gender expression.
Instructions for Application
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM, September 14, 2012. We
fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure
them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, without prior
consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references.
Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Joyce Penland
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com