Regional Advancement Officer

Gannon University; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University is hiring a Regional Advancement Officer based in Ruskin, FL. This full-time role focuses on meeting fundraising goals through effective donor management and engagement. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, with a preference for candidates with five or more years of experience in fundraising.

The ideal applicant must possess interpersonal, organizational, and technological skills, along with proficiency in CRM solutions and various software. A commitment to Gannon’s Mission is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in higher education is required.
• Five or more years of experience in fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects.
• Create written proposals and materials.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships.
• Arranging meetings and events as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technological skills

Fundraising skills

Proficiency with CRM solutions

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Event management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Event management software

Job description

Position Title

Regional Advancement Officer

Posting Number

AS1125P

Subdivision

UA VP's Office

Division

University Advancement

Department

University Advancement

Location

Ruskin, FL

Position Summary

Regional Advancement Officers at Gannon are key members of the University Advancement team reporting to the Vice President while covering territories and constituent groups associated with one or more campuses. The primary responsibility of this full‑time role is to help Gannon meet and exceed fundraising goals through effective identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors, and in facilitating planned stewardship activity. Advancement Officers are also reviewed on their ability to work effectively with members of a team and with colleagues and volunteers who support Advancement work. This Regional Advancement Officer will be based at our Ruskin, FL campus and will report to the Vice President in Erie, PA while maintaining a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

1. Effectively manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects to secure annual, leadership, major, and deferred gifts in support of attainable yet challenging fundraising and engagement goals.
2. Build and effectively maintain plans related to travel, face‑to‑face meetings, and event facilitation, working closely with colleagues and volunteers when appropriate.
3. Create written proposals, cases for support, gift agreements, and other materials to engage individuals, foundations, and corporations in support of university priorities.
4. Leverage performance metrics guided by annual and strategic goals and build momentum around regular activity and achievements.
5. Cultivate and steward donor relationships in a way that requires the highest standards of professional conduct and respect to ensure increased philanthropic support and engagement.
6. Support the President’s Office and the President’s Leadership Team by arranging and facilitating constituent meetings and events as needed.
7. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope, responsibility and requirements of the position and informed by Gannon’s Mission and shared values.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: Experience in or familiarity with higher education is required.

Interpersonal, organizational, technological, and fundraising skills are required. Proficiency with CRM solutions, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and event management and communications software are required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently as a hybrid employee associated with an affiliate campus is essential. Additionally, the ability to partner as an excellent teammate with a sound work ethic and dedication to higher education and Gannon’s Mission is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in fundraising and alumni/donor relations is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the responsibilities of this position.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Frequent out-of-town, overnight travel. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Shift

1st