Development Officer - Campaign

Position Title

Development Officer – Campaign.

Development Office.

Exempt.

1.0.

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.

Hybrid. Work from home 2 days a week, on campus 3 days a week. Will work on campus fully for the first two weeks.

$75,000 - $85,000.

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gifts for the college of $100,000 or more.
  • Develop and implement an annual plan that prioritizes meetings, events and travel in service of the college’s mission, fundraising and campaign priorities.
  • Complete 110 in-person and virtual meetings with an assigned portfolio of 120-140 major gift prospects, to effectively qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.
  • Submit timely and accurate meeting reports in database, currently Raiser’s Edge NXT.
  • Lead the development and closing of gift proposals with campus partners that align the college’s 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 meetings and events with the president and other campus leadership.
  • 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.

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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of related and relevant professional experience; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s 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.

• 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.

• 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…