Development Officer

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Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Advancement/Alumni Relations, Other

Position Title: Development Officer
Department: NMU Foundation
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:  
FLSA Status:  Exempt = not eligible for overtime
Work Schedule: Two positions available. Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required
Salary: Targeted Salary range is $71,120-$80,000
Travel: Over 50%
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties: Plan and execute strategies for securing philanthropic commitments on behalf of Northern Michigan University. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects. Research and prepare oral and written presentations for major gift prospects. Serve as the liaison/coordinator for college and departmental fundraising efforts. Responsible for maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects ranging in size from 150-200. Identify and engage volunteers, alumni, staff and faculty in the fundraising process. Utilize a prospect management tracking system. Organize special events as relates to major gift prospects. Travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline / Degree Area:  
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:  
Required Minimum Work Experience: Three years' work experience in higher education fundraising, preferably as a development officer, or in a related position such as annual giving or donor relations and stewardship or comparable experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing/communication and public relations, university admissions, banking or corporate sales work.

Fundraising experience that includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects and donors.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Ability to develop and implement successful engagement strategies that result in major gifts of $25K and above from diverse constituencies, backgrounds, cultures, religions, and abilities.
Ability to travel extensively.
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, oral and written communication skills and ability to give presentations.
Proficiency in prospect management software systems.
Excellent time management, flexibility, tact, creativity, approachability and responsiveness.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated.
Comfortable working with a wide variety of individuals and audiences.
Persuasive writing skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability in supervisory or other leadership role.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit application, resume, cover letter and references
Contact Information:
Erica Nelson, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087
Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

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