Development Officer, Beeson Divinity School

at  Samford University

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DESCRIPTION

Responsible for seeking major gifts through relationship-based fundraising efforts for Samford University and Beeson Divinity School. Performance is measured by a set of personalized university specific and industry informed metrics, including visits, contacts, calls, submitted proposals and secured gifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising.
• Demonstrated track record securing major gifts.

• Serve as a development officer representing Beeson Divinity School.
• Identify major gift prospects by maintaining individual prospect activity, performing prospect research, tracking goals, and analyzing data in the University’s database which is currently Blackbaud’s Fundraiser Performance Management.
• Manage and grow a portfolio prospects to secure major gifts of $25,000+.
• Complete a minimum of 120 in-person visits per year to qualify or disqualify major gift prospects.
• Develop strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a pre-determined number of major gift proposals per year from assigned prospects to secure support for Samford University.
• Coordinate involvement of the deans and academic leaders in meaningful interactions with prospects and other constituents as needed.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Development and other members of the advancement team to support and advance the mission, vision, and goals of Samford University.
• Responsible for identifying and referring estate, trust and planned giving prospects to the Director of Gift and Estate Planning for Samford University.
• Collaborate as a part of a dynamic development team to advance shared fundraising priorities for the university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.