Development Officer

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition benefit

Wellness program

On-campus Fitness Center access

Job summary

Salve Regina University is seeking a Development Officer to lead donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation for scholarships, student life, and institutional priorities. You will manage a dynamic portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends, engaging them through meetings, travel, and events to secure transformational gifts.

The role partners with Advancement and campus leaders to drive fundraising outcomes, with a focus on regional and national engagement and measured results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of fundraising experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet donors.
• Experience with donor relations and university campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to solicit gifts.
• Plan and conduct 125–135 donor visits annually.
• Collaborate with university leadership to align funding goals.
• Provide regular donor reports and track progress.

Skills

Fundraising

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

This position is eligible for up to one day remote work perweek.

JOB SUMMARY:

It is an exciting time in Salve Regina University's distinguishedhistory. As we near the conclusion of Our Mission. Our Moment., thelargest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the University'shistory, we are already seeing its transformational impact. Thecampaign has differentiated Salve in higher education by fuelingacademic innovation, elevating the student experience, andpositioning the University for long-term success. At the same time,Salve's recent conference affiliations joining the New EnglandWomen's and Men's Athletic Conference and the Conference of NewEngland for hockey?along with the highly visible work of Salve'sPell Center deepen our regional and national profile. Thesedevelopments create compelling new opportunities to engage donorsaround the University's most impactful priorities.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Development Officer serves as one of Salve Regina University'sfront-line gifts officers, driving the identification,qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospective donorsin support of scholarships, student life, experiential learning,and other institutionalpriorities. This role builds and manages adynamic portfolio of alumni, parents, friends, and communitypartners whose inspired investments will strengthen academicprograms, student success, and institutional excellence.

Working in close partnership with Advancement and campus leadersacross academic and co-curricular areas, the Development Officersecures philanthropic support that advances Salve's vision andmission. The officer fosters a culture of philanthropy across theuniversity community, engaging constituents through personalizedmeetings, regional and national travel for donor visits?with aprimary focus on the Northeast?and strategic engagement events thatinspire lasting support. Occasional travel beyond the Northeastwill be required to meet key donors and represent Salve atimportant institutional gatherings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a collaborative and empowering work environment rootedin Salve Regina University's Mercy mission: demonstrate empathicleadership through the positive engagement of Advancement teammembers, campus partners, and volunteers.
• Manage a portfolio of 150+ alumni, parent, and friend prospectsConduct an average of 125-135 visits annually. Meet revenue andparticipation targets set with the Senior Director ofDevelopment.
• Partner with Advancement and University leadership, faculty andvolunteers to clearly articulate and align funding goals andopportunities.
• Solicit and steward parents for membership in the ParentsLeadership Giving Society (PLGS). Collaborate with the SeniorDirector of Development to set donor strategies and annual goalsfor PLGS.
• Develop strategies that will increase engagement and investmentin the University.
• Recruit alumni and parent volunteers who can make leadershipgifts, make introductions to peers, and communicate with peersabout fundraising initiatives and events.
• Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement Team in support offundraising initiatives such as Seahawks Take Flight, Day ofGiving, and help at all levels on Reunion Weekend and Fall Parents& Alumni Weekend.
• Provide regular written contact reports to summarize meetingsand accurately input constituent activity into Raiser's Edge NXT(CRM database).
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to assess theeffectiveness of solicitation strategies. Provide regular reportsto university leadership on fundraising progress, donor engagementmetrics, and areas for improvement.
• Leverage university events, including athletic competitions,community events, and lectures, to create opportunities to generatedonor leads.
• Annually meet individual goals and metrics for visits,solicitations, and dollars raised meeting overall Advancement goalsas part of the Advancement Team.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned by the Senior Director of Development and VicePresident of University Advancement.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Valid driver's license is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmentalconditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options are available.
• Willingness to travel as a representative of theuniversity.
• Requires occasional nights and weekends work.

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years'experience in fundraising (or comparable experience in a universityor similar organization), or equivalent professional experience insales, recruitment, marketing, business development, or publicrelations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment bydemonstrating deft interpersonal skills, collaborative instincts,high adaptability, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and aservice mindset aligned with advancing the University'smission.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic marked by commitment,follow-through, and a deep dedication to Salve Regina's mission andvalues.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, verbal, andwritten communication skills, with the ability to engageeffectively at all levels of the University and with all externalconstituents.
• Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with ethnically,culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, andother constituencies.
• Maintain willingness to travel regularly and participate in on-and off-campus events and activities.
• Embrace an environment that emphasizes measurable objectives,including mutually agreed-upon individual goals and team-wide goalsfor annual, major, and planned gifts.
• Demonstrate adept technology skills, including proficiency inMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Salve Regina alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred :

• Hold five years of fundraising experience in a universitysetting
• Demonstrate experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT or acomparable CRM platform.
• Maintain familiarity with Salve's Mercy Mission and/or holdstatus as a Salve Regina University alumnus/a.

Additional Information:

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first ofthe month following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employercontributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees andqualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campusFitness Center

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available forqualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits .

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.No matter the path traveled to get here, the Universityacknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Reginabelongs to all in its community.