Development Officer

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Development Officer to join our philanthropy team! This position is vital in building lasting relationships and securing the resources needed to support Auburn Advancement and Auburn University’s philanthropic mission. The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy. Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine into one document.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
Driver License, Valid and in State

Responsibilities

Identifies potential prospects for cultivations through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews and other relevant resources.
Solicits gifts and/or club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and/or phone contacts.
Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating/joining clubs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and function for donors.
Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans and project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.
Prepares budget with input provided by Director, reviews and approves financial records, vouchers and acquisitions.
Develops reports, records, and programs and analyzes information necessary to plan and complete projects and assignments.
May develop campaigns and/or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.
The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.
May produce or assists in producing marketing materials to support development efforts.