Senior Major Gifts Officer

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Job Code: 4682
Job Title: Senior Major Gifts Officer
Location: Ajman
Experience: 5+ Years
Client: Educational Industry (Direct Hire)
Education: Bachelor's degree
Working days: 5 days
Benefits: Health Insurance, Family Tickets, Car Allowance
Preferred Skills and Attributes
  • 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.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
1. Technical:
  • Donor database management and segmentation
  • Financial literacy and budgeting principles
  • Marketing fundamentals and communication strategy
  • Macroeconomic analysis and philanthropic landscape knowledge
2. Behavioural:
  • 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
Qualifications and Experience
  • 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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1860302
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned