Development Officer

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

007434

Position Title

Development Officer - 007434

Division

Development and Alumni Relations

Department

130300 - Office of University Development

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10 / 21 / 2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular