Development Officer College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Position Summary
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate faculty or staff each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova Join a missiondriven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2023 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. We believe that an inclusive community fosters an understanding and appreciation for diversity among our students faculty staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops events and employee resource groups Villanovas most precious asset is our people. As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10year strategic plan Rooted. Restless. with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our missiondriven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova fueled by the generosity of the Universitys philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanovas next comprehensive capital campaign. Villanova University is organized in a semidecentralized model; with Collegebased development officers supported by central services. The Development Officer will represent Villanova University and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Primary duties include establishing and managing effective relationships with varied donor prospects and existing donors to attract funding for the Colleges scientific research and educational initiatives both for the undergraduate and graduate programs. The Development Officer under the supervision of the Director of Major Giving College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President Major Gifts will identify and qualify potential donors and design and implement successful cultivation and solicitation strategies. The Development Officer will solicit prospects and motivate those alumni faculty volunteers and friends who can advance the development function at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Development Officer is expected to conduct 1618 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 150175 prospects with a gift capacity of $10000 to $99999. The Development Officer will assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects in conjunction with the Director of Stewardship. In addition to the incumbents role as a Development Officer this position will assist the Director in enhancing the successful fundraising program in Health Professions Advising within the context of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences overall fundraising efforts. The Development Officer will be responsible for the coordination of all formal stewardship activities for prospects and donors that support the Health Professions Advising Program housed in the Office for Undergraduate Students. In addition this role will serve as the liaison to the Physics Department Advisory Council the Computer Science Department Advisory Council and the Biotech Bootcamp annual event. The incumbent will also coordinate some administrative activities for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Major Giving Team. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities
Identify and manage a portfolio of at least 150175 prospects which includes primarily individuals and some corporations and foundations with specific affiliation and/or giving interest to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Establish and manage effective relationships with portfolio prospects and donors. Plan and implement major gifts strategies using work plans and stewardship plans; identify and evaluate potential donors; design and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies. Conduct 1618 prospect visits per month and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects. Establish collaborative and productive relationships with the administration and faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and become knowledgeable regarding the Colleges priorities programs events etc. to advance the interests of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and more fully engage alumni parents and friends. In conjunction with the Director of Major Giving College of Liberal Arts and Sciences assist in coordinating development activities including but not limited to the Annual Fund and Planned Giving. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required. The incumbent is required to have a minimum of 23 years of experience in the nonprofit sector (or a transferable field) with a minimum of one year as a frontline fundraiser/client services representative preferred. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required. Understanding of the University culture and the process for decision making and program development required. Excellent communication interpersonal and analytical skills required. Must be well organized and detail oriented. The incumbent must be comfortable working in a teamoriented environment as well as a disciplined selfstarter who is resultsoriented.

Preferred Qualifications
Proven successful experience in individual fund raising or related sales/business development experience preferred. Experience in dealing with major gift prospects preferred.

Work Schedule
fulltime/12months