Development Officer - Campaign

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

11d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Title: Development Officer – Campaign. Department: Development Office. Classification: Exempt. FTE: 1.0. Work Schedule: 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. Work Location: Hybrid. Work from home 2 days a week, on campus 3 days a week. Will work on campus fully for the first six months. Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000. Essential Job Duties: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from, or experience working in, a liberal arts college
Fundraising experience and/or experience with putting proposals and solicitations in front of key constituents.

Responsibilities

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.