Development Officer

Northeast Iowa Community College; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a dedicated fundraising professional to strengthen philanthropic support by building meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and offers the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, promote College programs, and advance fundraising initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in managing donor relationships and developing strategic fundraising plans. Your efforts will directly impact the College's philanthropic initiatives.

This is a dynamic position requiring travel throughout the district to connect with various partners and enhance the Foundation’s initiatives.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategies and building relationships.
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and planned giving practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Support fundraising initiatives and develop sponsorship opportunities.
• Utilize CRM data to enhance donor engagement strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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

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

Management may 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 required. 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.