| Company Name: | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Phone: | 989.964.4108 |
| Email: | hremployment@svsu.edu |
| Address 1: | 7400 Bay Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | University Center |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48710 |
| Position Title: | Development Officer |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Type Other Description: | |
| Start Date: | |
| Duties: | Manage a portfolio of 50-80 major-gift or leadership annual level prospects
Implement and manage the donor engagement process including qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects through various methods.
Assist with fundraising initiatives such as preparing reports, proposals, special events, and other tasks as established by department leaders and the board of trustees
Serve as liaison to one or more foundation board committees focused on key fundraising initiatives
Participate in the supervision of the charitable contributions program, including coordinating the approval process, screening requests for financial support and directing the disbursement of funds
Develop strategic and structural plans, including short- and long-term goals, to position the university’s growth and development
Service Excellence
Cultivate strong relationships with individual donors, alumni, foundations, corporations and friends of the university for the purpose of securing major gifts
Support the mission of the university and serve as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
Model, support and hold others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and teamwork
Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration
Plan programs that promote goodwill and foster relationships with community leaders
Advise the Director of the SVSU Foundation on internal and external constituency relations
Provide leadership to campus constituents on current, effective fundraising techniques
Lead major gift initiative planning meetings
Represent the university on committees, boards, and events
Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Experience Required: | Bachelor’s degree
Relevant work experience in sales, marketing, fundraising or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to build donor/customer relationships that lead to successful outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct in-person sales calls/fundraising solicitations.
Demonstrated ability to develop written proposals for customers/donors and a willingness to assist other staff with their business plans as needed.
Excellent interpersonal and persuasive verbal and written communication skills including projecting a positive and professional attitude.
Experience in higher education environment; participation in a comprehensive campaign preferred
Knowledge of researching, writing for and facilitating grant and private foundation funding
Knowledge of the field’s best and current concepts, practices and procedures, including planned giving techniques and vehicles
Empathetic listener with corresponding excellence in verbal and written communication
Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task accurately under deadlines
Ability to use discretion with confidential information
Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations. |
| Wage or Salary: | 58000 |
| Per Year |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | |
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| How to apply: | Please apply via jobs.svsu.edu. |
| Posting End Date: | |