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Regional Advancement Officer
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Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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8 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Regional Advancement Officers at Gannon are key members of the University Advancement team reporting to the Vice President while covering territories and constituent groups associated with one or more campuses. The primary responsibility of this full-time role is to help Gannon meet and exceed fundraising goals through effective identification qualification cultivation and solicitation of donors and in facilitating planned stewardship activity. Advancement Officers are also reviewed on their ability to work effectively with members of a team and with colleagues and volunteers who support Advancement work. This Regional Advancement Officer will be based at our Ruskin FL campus and will report to the Vice President in Erie PA while maintaining a hybrid schedule. 1. Effectively manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects to secure annual leadership major and deferred gifts in support of attainable yet challenging fundraising and engagement goals. 2. Build and effectively maintain plans related to travel face-to-face meetings and event facilitation working closely with colleagues and volunteers when appropriate. 3. Create written proposals cases for support gift agreements and other materials to engage individuals foundations and corporations in support of university priorities. 4. Leverage performance metrics guided by annual and strategic goals and build momentum around regular activity and achievements. 5. Cultivate and steward donor relationships in a way that requires the highest standards of professional conduct and respect to ensure increased philanthropic support and engagement. 6. Support the Presidents Office and the Presidents Leadership Team by arranging and facilitating constituent meetings and events as needs arise. 7. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position and informed by Gannons Mission and shared values.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree is required. Experience: Experience in or familiarity with higher education is required. Interpersonal organizational technological and fundraising skills are required. Proficiency with CRM solutions Microsoft Office Outlook and event management and communications software are required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently as a hybrid employee associated with an affiliate campus is essential. Additionally the ability to partner as an excellent teammate with a sound work ethic and dedication to higher education and Gannons Mission is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in fundraising and alumni/donor relations is preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
Regional Advancement Officers at Gannon are key members of the University Advancement team reporting to the Vice President while covering territories and constituent groups associated with one or more campuses. The primary responsibility of this full-time role is to help Gannon meet and exceed fundraising goals through effective identification qualification cultivation and solicitation of donors and in facilitating planned stewardship activity. Advancement Officers are also reviewed on their ability to work effectively with members of a team and with colleagues and volunteers who support Advancement work. This Regional Advancement Officer will be based at our Ruskin FL campus and will report to the Vice President in Erie PA while maintaining a hybrid schedule. 1. Effectively manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects to secure annual leadership major and deferred gifts in support of attainable yet challenging fundraising and engagement goals. 2. Build and effectively maintain plans related to travel face-to-face meetings and event facilitation working closely with colleagues and volunteers when appropriate. 3. Create written proposals cases for support gift agreements and other materials to engage individuals foundations and corporations in support of university priorities. 4. Leverage performance metrics guided by annual and strategic goals and build momentum around regular activity and achievements. 5. Cultivate and steward donor relationships in a way that requires the highest standards of professional conduct and respect to ensure increased philanthropic support and engagement. 6. Support the Presidents Office and the Presidents Leadership Team by arranging and facilitating constituent meetings and events as needs arise. 7. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope responsibility and requirements of the position and informed by Gannons Mission and shared values.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree is required. Experience: Experience in or familiarity with higher education is required. Interpersonal organizational technological and fundraising skills are required. Proficiency with CRM solutions Microsoft Office Outlook and event management and communications software are required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently as a hybrid employee associated with an affiliate campus is essential. Additionally the ability to partner as an excellent teammate with a sound work ethic and dedication to higher education and Gannons Mission is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in fundraising and alumni/donor relations is preferred.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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