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Development Officer- Major and Mid-Level Gifts
Columbia College - Columbia, MO
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Development Officer for Major and Mid-Level Gifts at Columbia College is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and potential donors for gifts of up to $10,000. This role involves developing and executing fundraising initiatives to support the college's mission and goals, managing a portfolio of prospects, and coordinating various fundraising activities. The position requires effective communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to travel regionally to engage with alumni and friends of the college.
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual prospects for gifts up to $10,000.
- Manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects at various stages in the fundraising process.
- Research, write, and present at least 20 proposals annually for $10,000 that may be pledged over five years.
- Travel regionally to build and advance relationships with alumni and friends of Columbia College.
- Increase support for Giving Day and Columbia College Fund through outreach efforts.
- Prepare briefings, gift agreements, and correspondence for prospects in collaboration with Advancement leadership.
- Communicate closely with Advancement Services staff regarding major and planned gift prospects.
- Manage special fundraising projects to enhance affinity-based fundraising and increase support for the college.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of fundraising experience or comparable sales experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong presentation and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-haves
- Higher education fundraising or alumni relations experience
- Fundraising experience in a non-profit setting
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
