Essential Duties
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit new annual leadership and major gifts, and build and strengthen relationships with existing donors. In partnership with the Director of Development, execute fundraising strategies to meet annual total fundraising goals.
- Coordinate individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities with the Director of Development and Alumni and other advancement team members
- Maintain a portfolio of approximately 100-125 donor prospects.
- Execute all phases of donor cultivation and stewardship.Maintains donor interest and enthusiasm through stewardship activities.
- Assist with areas of marketing strategies and solicitations.
- Participate in University events targeting a variety of constituents including but not limited to alumni, donors, and community leaders.
- Perform other duties as related to the mission of the Office of Development and Alumni.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required, MUW alumni preferred
- Three years of fundraising experience preferably in higher education, sales or marketing experience, or related field
Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of team
- Must have outstanding oral and written skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to operate in complete confidentiality protecting the interests of donors and alumni
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or another CRM preferred
- Ability to travel frequently to include weeknights and work occasional weekends
- Valid driver’s license required
Job Description Summary
The Development Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors for annual and major gifts
Hours of Availability Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20568NF
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Special Instructions to Applicants