Development Officer - Vet Med

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

Auburn Advancement is hiring a Development Officer to join the College of Veterinary Medicine team. The role builds lasting relationships with potential major-gift donors and secures philanthropic resources supporting Auburn Advancement and Auburn University’s mission. The officer identifies and cultivates prospects, learns about their interests, solicits gifts, and maintains donor relationships through personalized acknowledgements, events, and regular contact. This is a highly externally focused position requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours. The position is expected to operate with a high level of autonomy. The officer works with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, and contributes to campaign proposals, fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and achievement of fundraising goals.

Requirements

For Development Officer I: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.
For Development Officer II: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations.
Upload a resume and cover letter with the application, combined into one document.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate potential major-gift prospects using research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, contact reports, and other resources.
Understand prospects’ passions and interests and align their philanthropic goals with Auburn’s mission.
Solicit major gifts through individual visits, group presentations, and phone calls, presenting compelling cases for support.
Acknowledge donations, keep donors informed and involved, attend events, and maintain regular contact.
Encourage alumni and stakeholders to support Auburn University and foster donor pride and engagement.
Update supervisors and staff on goal status, plans, and project proposals.
Meet with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, to discuss major donor prospects and strategies.
Develop campaign and presentation proposals related to funding priorities.
Participate in special projects, initiatives, and other assigned duties.
Track fundraising metrics, meet goals, and report progress through Auburn Advancement.
Assist with fundraising activities, meetings, and special events.