Development Officer | Major Gifts & Campaign Impact

Bucknell University; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan 10% match

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bucknell University is seeking Development Officers and Senior Development Officers to join University Advancement. These roles involve building relationships with alumni, parents, and friends, and travel about 50% of the time.

Successful candidates will manage portfolios including six- and seven-figure gifts, collaborate across campus, and help advance Bucknell's fundraising priorities through strategic engagement and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of successful fundraising experience.
• Experience with donor databases and reporting tools.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor portfolio including $1M+ prospects and gifts.
• Develop strategies to align donor interests with Bucknell priorities.
• Coordinate donor engagements and campus visits.
• Travel frequently to meet with donors.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years fundraising experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM databases

Job description

Bucknell University is seeking Development Officers and Senior Development Officers to join University Advancement. These roles involve building relationships with alumni, parents, and friends, and travel about 50% of the time.

Successful candidates will manage portfolios including six- and seven-figure gifts, collaborate across campus, and help advance Bucknell's fundraising priorities through strategic engagement and events.