Development Officer, Academic Divisions & Regions

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Job Summary

The purpose of Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR) is to foster a thriving and engaged community of support for Caltech. By engaging the people who share and support Caltech’s mission and values, we will ensure the Institute receives the necessary resources to achieve Caltech’s aspirations and sustain its excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship in perpetuity. AAR team members embrace and uphold the values of diversity, integrity, respect, focus, and pride.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for Regional Major Gifts and Student Affairs, the Development Officer is responsible for effectively representing the California Institute of Technology in key regions to secure individual contributions of approximately $100K and above. Working closely with a dynamic Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR) team, the Development Officer is expected to expand the donor base, create effective engagement pipelines for new and existing major gift donors, and develop a greater Caltech presence. Additionally, the Development Officer will be responsible to raise money for assigned Division-based or Institute fundraising priorities. This work will require the Development Office to closely coordinate with other members of the AAR team.

We seek individuals having a deep interest in science, who are highly self-motivated, forward-thinking, committed to teamwork as well as individual achievement. The Development Officer will develop and maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects, and will carry out strategic cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of these donors in conjunction with colleagues, faculty and senior development leadership.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop regional and academic expertise and coordinate strategy across AAR to meet and exceed short-term and long-term fundraising goals, managing close relationships with major donors and major gift prospects for solicitations ranging from approximately $100K and above.
• Move prospects through the donor continuum by executing quality driven, strategic visits to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to successfully close gifts (expected to achieve performance measures consistent with annual work plan review.)
• Familiarize and develop an understanding of key campus programs and priorities in order to match donor's interest to campus needs.
• Coordinate with development colleagues and faculty leaders as appropriate to create effective engagement opportunities to deepen donor's relationship with Caltech.
• Develop and direct appropriate cultivation strategies including campus visits, volunteer opportunities or cultivation events / programs.
• With members of the AAR team, assist in the coordination of donor recognition and cultivation events in identification of potential guests, pre- and post-event donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Utilize and update the donor database by recording activities and contacts with individuals on an ongoing basis. Provide written materials, including prospect briefings, donor acknowledgements, and proposals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents

Hiring Range

98,500 - $150,300 per year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $98,500 - $150,300