Development Officer

Johnson C. Smith University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC invites applications for a Development Officer who will support the university's fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

The role manages a portfolio of major gift, corporate, foundation, alumni, and friend prospects to help the university reach its annual fundraising goals. Under supervision of the Executive Director for Development, you will perform donor visits, prepare proposals, maintain CRM records, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of fundraising, advancement, sales, business development, or related experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, CRM/database, and fundraising skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual, alumni, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Conduct donor visits and engagement activities.
• Assist in annual appeals, Giving Days, reunion giving, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations to increase alumni participation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reports.
• Prepare proposals, donor correspondence, and stewardship materials.
• Track pledges and support donor recognition efforts.
• Meet annual fundraising goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

CRM / database

Communication

Relationship-building

Proposal writing

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM/database software

Job description

This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid).

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the supervision of the Executive Director for Development and Planned Giving, the Development Officer is responsible for supporting the University's fundraising efforts through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The Development Officer manages a portfolio of major gift, corporate, foundation, alumni, and friend prospects to achieve fundraising goals. This position carries no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage a portfolio of individual, alumni, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Conduct donor visits and engagement activities.
• Assist in annual appeals, Giving Days, reunion giving, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations to increase alumni participation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reports.
• Prepare proposals, donor correspondence, and stewardship materials.
• Track pledges and support donor recognition efforts.
• Meet annual fundraising goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support fundraising events, represent the University at assigned functions, contribute to development strategies, and participate in professional development.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and three to five years of fundraising, advancement, sales, business development, or related experience.Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, CRM/database, and fundraising skills.

Supplemental Information

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.