Development Officer

Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University seeks a Development Officer to advance its fundraising program through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The position manages a portfolio of major gift, corporate, foundation, alumni, and friend prospects, working fully in-person in Charlotte, NC.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Development and Planned Giving, you will build donor relationships, prepare proposals, and ensure accurate CRM records to help meet annual goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

CRM/database

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM 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:

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

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.