Development Officer

Anderson University a private Christian university affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson Indiana) seeks a mission-driven and relationship-oriented Development Officer to join its Advancement team. The Development Officer will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors building strong lasting relationships that align individual passions with the mission and strategic priorities of the university. This position plays a vital role in securing resources for student scholarships academic programs and campus initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 115 major gift prospects capable of gifts of $2500 or more
• Conduct donor visits (in-person and virtual) phone calls and personalized correspondence to cultivate and steward relationships
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying cultivating soliciting and stewarding donors with a focus on long-term engagement
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues faculty staff and university leadership to align fundraising efforts with institutional goals
• Represent Anderson University with integrity professionalism and a deep understanding of its Christ-centered mission
• Attend and support Advancement and campus events occasionally requiring evening and weekend hours
• Maintain accurate records of all donor interactions using the universitys constituent relationship management (CRM)---Razors Edge NXT.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals and activity metrics

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; degree from Anderson University or a Christian liberal arts institution is a plus
• 25 years of experience in fundraising donor relations or related fields (experience in higher education or faith-based organizations preferred)
• Strong commitment to Christian values and the mission of Anderson University
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build authentic relationships
• Self-motivated results-oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationally
• Proficiency with fundraising software (e.g. Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar CRM systems)

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for Christian higher education and student success
• Ability to engage a wide range of constituents with cultural humility and emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with planned giving campaign fundraising or grant writing a plus

Benefits

This is a full-time 100% at-will position eligible for university benefits

• Insurance Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D Long-Term Disability
• 403B (retirement) with matching contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Remitted Tuition
• Free access to Kardatzke Wellness Center

Candidates should also have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith asinterpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of theHoly Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight andapplication.

Anderson University is a private Christian university in central Indiana. Established in 1917 by the Church of God (Anderson Ind.) Anderson University offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business music education and theology and sponsors numerous NCAA athletic teams. The Universitys location in the central part of the state and within the Indianapolis metropolitan area provide easy access to Anderson/Madison County and surrounding communities offering outdoor activities entertainment and diverse cultural experiences.

AU is an equal opportunity employer. Anderson University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex gender age race color disability and national and ethnic origin.