Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Development Officer

Chatham University is seeking a highly motivated and organized Development Officer to join our team. As a key member of our University Advancement department, you will play a vital role in engaging alumni and donors to build long-term philanthropic success and help the Development program meet fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a portfolio of donors, soliciting gifts of $10,000 and above through personal contact/moves management.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor fundraising projects, programs, and events designed to enhance philanthropic support for the University in collaboration with the Development Support Manager.
  • Proactively communicate with fundraising staff, faculty, alumni (volunteers and donors), and external constituents to ensure effective and timely coordination of fundraising and stewardship programs, projects, and activities.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to create prospect engagement strategies with assigned prospect pools to match prospects' interests to the priorities of the University.
  • Keep a regular and proactive schedule of outreach, making a minimum of 20 contacts (calls, video calls, or substantial reciprocated written correspondence) per month and securing 100 to 120 visits per year.
  • Maintain database accuracy through timely entry of contact reports and maintenance of donor information.
  • Research, write, edit, or oversee the preparation of persuasive, accurate, and grammatically and syntactically correct solicitations, proposals, reports, correspondence, and other fundraising-related communication materials, as required.
  • Draft content for fundraising and stewardship-related social media posts for the Alumni Association's Facebook and Instagram accounts and update content for the Individual Giving sections of Chatham's Giving website.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • At least two to three years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop and strengthen relationships with the University.
  • Proven strength in interpersonal and communication skills-written and oral.
  • Experience in successfully managing multiple, fast-paced projects independently.
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Committed to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
  • Ability to travel outside of the Pittsburgh region 7-10 times per year.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when required for special alumni and donor events or travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous fundraising, higher education, and/or nonprofit and project management experience.
  • Previous experience mobilizing and motivating volunteers.
  • Familiarity working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Constant Contact, and mainstream computer software like Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Salary Range:

$55,800-$63,000 per year, based on candidate skills and experience.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted only via [insert link]. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references.


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