Senior Development Officer role
Senior Development Officer role
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Job Description
Position Description
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with prospective and current donors coordinating fundraising and alumni engagement programs and collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders. The role is integral to sustaining donor loyalty enhancing alumni involvement and increasing institutional support through effective communication and relationshipbuilding strategies.
Primary Duties Include (but are not limited to):
Identifying cultivating and stewarding donor relationships including alumni individuals and other contributors.
Coordinating major planned giving and major donor partnerships.
Planning and executing alumnifocused programs and events including reunions networking and recognition ceremonies.
Developing and maintaining donor and alumni engagement programs that foster longterm involvement with the college.
Collaborating with Marketing and PR/Communications teams to align donor and alumni messaging with institutional branding.
Leading crossfunctional teams and initiatives focused on fundraising and engagement.
Managing donor and alumni database records; ensuring accuracy in donor contact gift acknowledgment and reporting.
Preparing proposals reports and outreach correspondence for donors and alumni.
Performing other duties as assigned to support development objectives and institutional goals.
Skills Required:
Fundraising experience in a university/higher education setting
Strong relationshipbuilding and donor cultivation skills
Experience in managing and executing alumni programs
Excellent oral and written communication
Effective planning organization and time management
Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Technological proficiency in CRM/donor databases and Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Skills:
Prospecting and donor acquisition strategies
Experience with highvalue donor marketing campaigns
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor s degree (required)
Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a client-facing/customer service role Associate s Degree or higher Must be local to Phoenix, AZ, and available for in-person interviews Must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer Must apply for a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (required for onboarding)
Education
Associate s Degree or higher
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
