Development Officer, Health Sciences & Healing Circle

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University’s Office of Advancement seeks a Development Officer, Health Sciences and Healing Circle Focus, based on the Winchester campus. This entry-level role advances university initiatives, leadership annual giving, and donor pipelines across Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health Professions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, offers full-time benefits, and demands occasional evening/weekend availability for donor events and campaigns. Richmond-based partnerships may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years in fundraising, healthcare administration, nonprofit outreach, or related fields.
• Proficiency with standard office software and fundraising databases/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a broad donor portfolio to secure leadership annual gifts.
• Identify and engage alumni, parents, and friends through direct mail, digital outreach, and face-to-face visits.
• Lead the launch and scaling of the Healing Circle framework with cross-disciplinary support.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Discretion & Integrity

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Communications or related field valuable

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

CRM environments

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Office of Advancement seeks a Development Officer, Health Sciences and Healing Circle Focus, based on the Winchester campus. This entry-level role advances university initiatives, leadership annual giving, and donor pipelines across Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health Professions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, offers full-time benefits, and demands occasional evening/weekend availability for donor events and campaigns. Richmond-based partnerships may be involved.