Development Officer

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional fundraising, development, sales, or directly related experience.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Office of University Development is seeking to hire a Development Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Develops and implements fundraising goals.
• Obtains major gifts in order to support respective college’s fundraising goals.
• Develops strong relationships with both internal and external constituents to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects.
• Manages a portfolio of 80-120 prospective donors.
• Conducts 10-12 substantive contacts per month with prospective donors.
• Works in concert with other Development staff to coordinate research requests, prospect identification and contacts.
• Negotiates gifts in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate stewardship and follows through once gifts are made.
• Assists in coordinating and attends special events, which may require working nights and weekends.
• Accesses and maintains donor and prospective donor information using Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – health benefits, and other leave options.
• Health Insurance – including medical, dental, and pharmacy benefits, effective the first day of the month following hire date.
• Short Term Disability – provides 60 percent wage replacement after a 15 day waiting period.
• Life Insurance – free term life insurance policy for employees; options for spouse and dependents; additional coverage available.
• Education Benefit – tuition credit for employees, spouse, and dependents after six months of employment.
• Retirement Plan – 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching options; includes a financial planner session.
• Memberships and Events – access to recreation center for a nominal fee; discounted football season tickets; free access to most USA sporting events.
• Student Loan Forgiveness – eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.