Job Description

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional fundraising, development, sales, or directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Office of University Development is seeking to hire a Development Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Develops and implements fundraising goals.
Develops strong relationships with both internal and external constituents to, identity, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects.
Manages a portfolio of prospective donors.
Conducts 10 – 12 substantive visits per month with prospective donors.
Works in concert with other Development staff to coordinate research requests, prospect identification and donor contacts.
Negotiates gifts in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures.
Provides appropriate stewardship and follows through once gifts are made.
Assists in coordinating and attends special events, which may require working nights and weekends.
Accesses and maintains donor and prospective donor information in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
Related duties as required.