Development Officer II

Bridgewater College•Bridgewater, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgewater College is seeking a relationship-focused Development Officer to help grow philanthropic support for the College through major and planned giving efforts across the United States. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful connections, communicating a compelling mission, and helping donors make a lasting impact on students and the College community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in fundraising, advancement, donor relations, communications, or related work
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen relationships with alumni, parents, businesses, foundations, and friends of the College
Develop and implement strategies for major and planned gift cultivation and solicitation
Partner with College leadership, faculty, and staff to align donor interests with institutional priorities
Support the President and Vice President for Institutional Advancement during development travel and donor visits
Help advance fundraising initiatives through prospect strategy and stewardship planning
Write and edit a variety of advancement communications, including: Donor acknowledgements, Stewardship and impact reports, Advancement communications and special projects
Participate in key campus and alumni events, including: Homecoming, Giving Days, College Awards Ceremony, Commencement, Other advancement-related events
Integrate major/planned giving work with larger institutional goals, including: understanding overall institutional priorities, networking with faculty and staff, and keeping current on programs and faculty/research/student initiatives.