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. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

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) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason such as illness, accident, or maternity. After a fifteen day waiting period, it provides 60 percent wage replacement.

Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.