What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) references.
Job Summary
Develops
charitable support for the University through the USM Foundation. Identifies prospects, cultivates,
solicits, and stewards donors to raise major gifts of $25,000 or more in
support of University objectives. Meets defined visit and solicitation goals
and works closely with the Chief Development Officer, deans, faculty, staff,
volunteers and other key stakeholders to achieve those goals. Works with
guidance from supervisors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Cultivates and solicits donors to include development and implementation of prospect strategy, preparation of written materials, direct solicitation, and, if appropriate, solicitation in tandem with volunteers, deans, and other staff. Requests assistance from the deans, school directors, faculty, athletic department, volunteers and other USM Foundation staff with specific stewardship, cultivation and solicitation needs as required. Stewards relationships with existing donors.
- Maintains records of visits, solicitations, and cultivation statuses in accordance with system requirements and Foundation protocols. Records detailed interaction of all visits and prospect management including proposals to prospects and gifts donated to the Foundation.
- Manages a portfolio of prospective donors with input and assistance from the Chief Development Officer. Works with Research team to identify new prospects for major and planned gifts to maintain a robust pipeline of prospects. Ensures that all assigned prospects are being managed effectively and adjusts strategy as needed.
- Manages an expense budget to optimize utilization of resources to achieve stated goals. Plans and implements personal travel, as necessary. Completes expense reports on a timely basis.
- Meets defined visit, solicitation and gift closure goals. Exercises and promotes good judgment, discretion in interactions and application of ethics related to development activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $25,000
