Development Officer

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. The Development Officer under the supervision of the Director of Leadership Annual Giving will establish and manage effective relationships with leadership annual giving prospects. The Development Officer will identify and qualify donors capable of making multiyear commitments and will implement successful cultivation and solicitation strategies for these donors in support of the Universitys unrestricted designations and Strategic Plan priorities. The Development Officer will assume stewardship responsibilities for prospects visited. The Development Officer will also collaborate across the Annual Giving team taking part in engagement and solicitation programming and events and contributing to the planning and of 1842 Day Villanovas annual Day of Giving with particular focus on challenges and sponsorship gifts. The Development Officer is expected to conduct 1416 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of 150 prospects per year the majority of whom have gift capacity of $25000 to less than $100000 . 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
Frontline Fundraising: Identify and manage a portfolio of prospects rated between $25000 to less than $100000 actively bringing them toward multiyear commitments in support of unrestricted funds and Strategic Plan priorities with a minimum ask of $2500 annually $12500 commitments and above). Identify cultivate solicit and steward prospects through facetoface meetings to increase the level of private support of the University. Design and implement solicitation and stewardship strategies to meet monthly and annual goals. 1842 Day Challenges and Sponsorships: Support the strategy and of securing 1842 Day major gift challenges and cash sponsorships to drive dollar and donor success as part of our annual day of giving. Collaborate with the Director of Leadership Annual Giving and UAs frontline fundraising team on strategy and resources to secure gifts throughout the year including gift agreements Salesforce tracking forms and communication with officers and donors. Blackbaud FPM : Effectively utilize Blackbauds Fundraiser Performance Management Software for prospect identification and evaluation specifically through use of the Targeter query tool and Advancement and Annual Giving data viewports and the sixsquare segmentation predicative modeling assessment that categorizes donors by capacity and inclination to give. Donor Inquiries: Serve as a point of contact for general donor inquiries that come in through email phone mail social media or phonathon. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects and events as assigned such as Homecoming and Reunion weekend activities.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. 13 years of successful frontline fundraising experience or related nonprofit advancement work preferably in higher education. Professional sales experience may be considered as part of overall fundraising experience. Strong interest to demonstrate success in frontline fundraising required. Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be resultsoriented. Ability to function with a high degree of independence with assigned group of prospects yet interact collaboratively with colleagues participating in and contributing to total team effort. Knowledge of general office equipment including use of lap top computers required.

Work Schedule
fulltime/12months