Regional Development Officer - Donor Growth & Major Gifts

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts across the region.

The role focuses on acquiring, retaining, and reacquiring donors giving from $1,000 to $24,999, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted gifts. The successful candidate will qualify and cultivate donors toward leadership and major gifts, collaborating with various development teams to drive success and meet annual goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant fundraising experience.
• No driver’s license required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($1,000 - $24,999) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving.
• Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.
• Work closely with all levels of development officers to ensure short and long-term fundraising success.
• Travel expectations of 50% as assigned to MSAs in the division.

Skills

Donor Management

Gift Solicitation

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts across the region.

The role focuses on acquiring, retaining, and reacquiring donors giving from $1,000 to $24,999, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted gifts. The successful candidate will qualify and cultivate donors toward leadership and major gifts, collaborating with various development teams to drive success and meet annual goals.