Development Officer

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College seeks an advancement professional to develop and strengthen philanthropic support across the district. You will manage a portfolio of donors, alumni, and community partners, guiding cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement activities aligned with College and Foundation priorities.

Travel across the district is required as you represent the College and Foundation at events, meetings, and partnerships, while working to increase donor participation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3–5 years in fundraising or related roles.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to strengthen fundraising.
• Qualify and advance donor relationships to grow the donor pipeline.
• Support annual and major giving campaigns and donor recognition activities.
• Represent the College and Foundation at events across the district; travel is required.

Skills

Relationship management

Donor cultivation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position may be staffed at Peosta or Calmar.

Salary $58,160.00 - Pay Grade: 10

Campus/Center

Campus/Center District

Location

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

Develop and strengthen philanthropic support for Northeast Iowa Community College by building meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, community partners, and other stakeholders. Manage and advance a portfolio of prospects and donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement activities that support College and Foundation priorities, increase donor participation, and expand the Foundation’s philanthropic impact throughout the district.

Duties and Responsibilities

tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.

assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Develop, manage, and advance relationships with assigned donors, prospective donors, alumni, community leaders, business and industry partners, and other stakeholders through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, personal outreach, and engagement strategies designed to strengthen relationships and increase philanthropic support.

Identify donor interests and motivations, align philanthropic opportunities with College and Foundation priorities, and proactively qualify and advance new donor and prospect relationships to strengthen the Foundation’s donor pipeline.

Support annual giving, major giving, planned giving, sponsorship, alumni engagement, and other fundraising initiatives, including the development and presentation of gift and sponsorship opportunities aligned with donor interests and institutional priorities.

Represent Northeast Iowa Community College and the Foundation throughout the service area by cultivating donor, alumni, business, and community relationships; promoting College programs, services, and philanthropic opportunities; and participating in community events, campus activities, donor meetings, and partnership opportunities. Regular travel throughout the district is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three to five years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, relationship management, higher education, nonprofit organizations or a related field preferred. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with individuals, organizations, or community stakeholders and developing strategies that advance organizational goals. Will consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience in an educational institution is preferred. Knowledge of fundraising principles, gift administration, and planned giving practices preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Utilize donor and prospect research, fundraising data, and CRM information to develop engagement strategies, support fundraising goals, and maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and fundraising activity.

Support donor stewardship and recognition activities that foster meaningful donor experiences and encourage continued engagement and philanthropic support.

Collaborate on donor, alumni, and fundraising communication strategies that support engagement, stewardship, and solicitation efforts.

Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising, stewardship, alumni engagement, and donor recognition events and activities.

Attend Foundation Board meetings and committee meetings as assigned.

Collaborate with Advancement and College staff to support strategic initiatives, campaigns, communications, and community engagement efforts.

Achieve annual fundraising, donor engagement, and portfolio performance goals as established by the Advancement Division.

Open Date

Open Date 06/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes