Development Officer
Job Description
This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid).
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under the supervision of the Executive Director for Development and Planned Giving, the Development Officer is responsible for supporting the University's fundraising efforts through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The Development Officer manages a portfolio of major gift, corporate, foundation, alumni, and friend prospects to achieve fundraising goals. This position carries no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Manage a portfolio of individual, alumni, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Conduct donor visits and engagement activities.
• Assist in annual appeals, Giving Days, reunion giving, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations to increase alumni participation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reports.
• Prepare proposals, donor correspondence, and stewardship materials.
• Track pledges and support donor recognition efforts.
• Meet annual fundraising goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Support fundraising events, represent the University at assigned functions, contribute to development strategies, and participate in professional development.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and three to five years of fundraising, advancement, sales, business development, or related experience. Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, CRM/database, and fundraising skills.
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
