Development Officer

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* Bachelor’s degree.
* 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible work experience with high-net-worth individuals and business development, preferably with institutional partners.
* A minimum of two years of grant-writing related work experience.
* Valid driver’s license is required.
* Master’s in Business Administration degree or similar coursework.
* Experience living and working in low- and/or middle-income countries, ideally working directly with a social enterprise or social enterprise accelerator.
* Experience participating in, or working in, a capacity development training program.
* Experience in a higher education environment.
* At least two years of experience in the social enterprise ecosystem.
* Proficiency in Spanish, French, or another language spoken widely in the regions in which Miller Center works.
* Clear understanding of fundraising concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
* Direct knowledge of successful fundraising best practices, particularly leadership giving and institutional philanthropy trends.
* Knowledge of social entrepreneurship and trends in the social enterprise ecosystem.
* Strong management skills, exceptional attention to detail, proven planning skills, strong organizational skills, and superior follow-through.
* Ability to analyze and interpret data, develop insights and conclusions, and translate them into actionable tasks.
* Proven capability to interface with appropriate gift level (>$300,000) individual and institutional partners to Miller Center and SCU.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
* Proficiency in using advanced functions of Google Suite, Blackbaud, PowerPoint. Familiarity with Salesforce desired (experience with Blackbaud CRM and Salesforce is a plus).
* Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality, demonstrating outstanding sound ethical judgment.
* Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural community.
* Understanding and appreciation of the mission of Santa Clara University and the vision and values of a Jesuit Catholic educational institution.
* Passion and commitment to building a "more humane, just, and sustainable world".Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for
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