Regional Advancement Officer

Position Details

Position Title: Regional Advancement Officer
Posting Number: AS1125P
Subdivision: UA VP's Office Division
Division: University Advancement Department
Department: University Advancement
Location: Ruskin, Fl

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Create written proposals, cases for support, gift agreements, and other materials to engage individuals, foundations, and corporations in support of university priorities.
• Leverage performance metrics guided by annual and strategic goals and build momentum around regular activity and achievements.
• 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.
• Support the President’s Office and the President’s Leadership Team by arranging and facilitating constituent meetings and events as needs arise.

Requirements

• 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.
• The ability to partner as an excellent teammate with a sound work ethic and dedication to higher education and Gannon’s Mission is required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

Exempt Position Classification Professional Position Type Staff Employment Status Full-Time Position Length 12M Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday-Friday.

Schedule

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