Development Officer
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$ 74856 - 85152
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Development Officer serves as a key fundraising professional responsible for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding major gifts in support of Adams State Universitys strategic priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement this position plays a crucial role in the Universitys overall fundraising efforts and works collaboratively with University leadership to advance philanthropic support for Adams State.The Development Officer will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors with the capacity to make gifts of $10000 developing meaningful relationships that connect donors philanthropic interests with the Universitys greatest needs and priorities. This position will work in close partnership with the VP of Advancement on larger gift opportunities while independently managing a substantial portion of the major gifts program.
This position is located in Alamosa Colorado with extensive travel required within the state and occasional national travel. Evening and weekend work is necessary to meet with donors and attend University events. The ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with the advancement team is essential.
Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and manage a portfolio of 80-120 major gift prospects and donors implementing strategic cultivation solicitation and stewardship plans
Conduct 120-150 face-to-face visits annually with prospects to qualify cultivate solicit and steward them through the giving cycle
Present comprehensive proposals that align with Adams State Universitys fundraising priorities including endowed scholarships program support and capital support
Collaborate with the VP of Advancement on solicitations for gifts of significant magnitude
Advise the VP of Advancement on strategies for donor engagement with the University President
Provide exemplary stewardship to current major donors ensuring continued engagement and support
Serve as a University ambassador developing relationships with constituents throughout the region and beyond
Support campaign efforts and serve on campaign committees as needed
Maintain accurate records of donor interactions in the Foundations database system - Blackbaud Raisers Edge - and utilize the database to properly track donor outreach
Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities pipeline development and progress toward goals
Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Office on events to engage potential prospects
Collaborate with the Marketing & Public Relations Office on donor recognition/impact stories and other projects
Other duties as assigned by the VP of Advancement
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Business Administration Nonprofit Management or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in development with demonstrated success in securing major gifts or directly relevant experience
Strong understanding of gift fundraising principles practices and techniques
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to articulate the mission and vision of Adams State University to diverse constituencies
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with tact and discretion with a wide-range of constituencies including: colleagues university leadership volunteers alumni donors and community partners
Understanding of financial planning and tax implications for philanthropic activity
Commitment to fostering inclusive practices in all aspects of work
Preferred:
Proven track record of cultivating soliciting and closing gifts of $10000
Familiarity with the San Luis Valley and/or rural communities
Experience with fundraising database systems - Blackbaud Raisers Edge
Masters degree in a relevant field
Experience in higher education fundraising
Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and strategies
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $74856-85152. In addition to salary Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical dental vision disability insurance flexible spending accounts life insurance and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State Universitys Workday application portal.
No other format of application material will be accepted.
Completed applications include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
Three professional references including phone number and email for each
Review of completed applications will begin 5/30/2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to Jake Rissler at
Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives experiences skills and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning leadership and service.
We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study work and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women BIPOC LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities.
We value qualified candidates with varied language skills who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income first-generation and Hispanic-serving rural anchor university. Therefore we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching service and scholarship.
The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students faculty staff and visitors and to protecting its funds property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective continuing and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASUs Office of Equal Opportunity Director Ana Guevara and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct ASUs sexual misconduct policies contact information for the Adams State Universitys Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the Universitys response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race color sex disability and as covered by law veteran status. In addition University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion national origin ancestry age sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression marital status and parental status.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
