Development Officer - Campaign

Position Title: Development Officer - Campaign.
Department: Development Office.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE: 1.0.
Work Schedule: The standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors; occasional evening and weekend hours; travel up to 35% of the work schedule which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 6-10 trips per year.
Work Location: Hybrid. Work from home 2 days a week on campus 3 days a week. Will work on campus fully for the first two weeks.
Salary Range: $75000 - $85000.

Essential Job Duties:

• Qualify cultivate solicit and steward major and planned gifts for the college.
  • Develop and implement an annual plan that prioritizes meetings events and travel in support of fundraising and other division goals.
  • Complete in-person and virtual meetings and small group gatherings to effectively qualify cultivate solicit and steward major prospects in portfolio.
  • Submit timely and accurate meeting reports in database currently Raisers Edge NXT.
  • Lead the development and closing of gift proposals with campus partners that align the colleges priorities with donors interests.
  • Develop stewardship plans for donors in coordination with the Donor Relations Office and identify stewardship opportunities to enhance the donor experience.
• Fully develop assigned portfolio of prospective donors.
  • Collaborate with division and campus partners on events activities and donor engagement.
  • Facilitate donor events with the president and other campus leaders.
  • Cultivate and steward key alumni volunteers with in-person virtual and phone meetings.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Development Department and the Advancement Division through teamwork and collaboration.
  • Partner with the St. Olaf Fund to secure annual fund gifts for the college.
  • Assist with major campus events including Homecoming & Family Weekend Christmas Festival Commencement and Reunion Weekend.
  • Support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  • Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Director of Major Gifts.
• This position does not supervise staff or student workers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree; maintain a valid drivers license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: 3 years of related and relevant experience; interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree from or experience working in a liberal arts college.
• Experience: Fundraising experience and/or experience with putting proposals and solicitations in front of key constituents.

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.