Development Officer
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USD 55800 - 63400
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Job Description
Development Officer
The Office of University Advancement which serves a diverse population of over 18000 Chatham University alumni and friends is seeking a Development Officer.
The Development Officer should be an organized collaborative and highly motivated individual who will have a major gift pool engage and cultivate alumni secure major gifts in support of the Institutions fundraising goals and manage an array of fundraising projects in a fastpaced environment. They will support the Chief Advancement Officer and University President with key major gift and campaign projects.
The Development Officer will play a vital role in engaging alumni and donors to build longterm philanthropic success and help the Development program meet fundraising goals. In addition to personal fundraising and engagement goals they will also work to increase unrestricted support for the University through personal solicitation mailed and email appeals and by activating our existing network of motivated volunteers.
This position will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with both remote and inperson work on a weekly basis. Specific schedules are based on job functions and project workload and are determined with supervisors.
Chatham Universitystrives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a portfolio of 100150 donors soliciting gifts of $10000 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. Projects will include but are not limited to reunion giving campaign events giving societies crowdfunding campaigns and other miscellaneous solicitations and events.
- 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 Chief Advancement Officer 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 fundraisingrelated communication materials as required.
- Draft content for fundraising and stewardshiprelated social media posts for the Alumni Associations Facebook and Instagram accounts and update content for the Individual Giving sections of Chathams Giving website.
- Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
- Engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion.
Requirements:
- Bachelors 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 skillswritten and oral.
- Experience in successfully managing multiple fastpaced projects independently.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Committed to working with diverse colleagues students and community members.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel independently throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
- Ability to travel outside of the Pittsburgh region 710 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:
$55800$63400. 40hour work week.
Exact compensation based on candidate skills and experience.
How to Apply:
Applications accepted only via link is and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Persons of color women veterans individuals with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age or national origin.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
