Senior Major Gifts Officer

• Deep understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
• Proven ability to build lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across university departments and leadership levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with advanced proposal writing ability.
• Emotional intelligence, interpersonal sensitivity, and strong negotiation dynamics.
• Analytical thinking and strategic decision-making skills to assess giving capacity and align donor interests with university goals.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing and product development strategies in a philanthropic context.
• Public speaking ability and professional presentation skills.

• Donor database management and segmentation
• Financial literacy and budgeting principles
• Marketing fundamentals and communication strategy
• Macroeconomic analysis and philanthropic landscape knowledge

• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal adaptability
• Strong leadership and collaborative mindset
• Presentation and storytelling skills
• Donor behavior analysis and empathy in donor interactions
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or a related role, preferably within higher education or the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and managing a portfolio of high-level donors.
• Bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) is highly desirable.

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