Development Officer

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Bryn Mawr College:

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Job Description:

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Development Officer is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of approximately 100-125 alumnae/i, parents, and friends with the capacity to make gifts of $100,000 or more, in support of college initiatives. 

The position is a vital part of the Alumnae/i Relations and Development team and will help ensure the success of the College’s comprehensive engagement goals. In addition to prospect management, there are opportunities on the Major Gifts team for professional growth in programmatic work.  

Schedule & Benefits: Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time staff position has an anticipated schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

• Create opportunities to conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings for the purposes of qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding an assigned portfolio of 100-125 current and prospective donors.

• Develop and implement rich prospect strategies to maximize each individual’s support of the College by partnering with colleagues in Alumnae/i Relations and Development, the Career and Civic Engagement Center, faculty, Admissions, and high-level volunteers.

• Work with Prospect Research to identify, qualify, and assign new major gift prospects.  

• Develop a knowledge of Bryn Mawr’s history, traditions, academics, and extracurricular programs. 

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the College’s priorities and how those initiatives translate to fundraising and engagement opportunities.

• Participate in departmental and professional training programs to maintain best-practice standard.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bryn Mawr College seeks a self-driven Development Officer who possesses the ability to inspire donors, lead with polite persistence, and contribute toward building a positive culture on campus and beyond. A successful Development Officer will have:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Minimum three (3) years of major gift and/or annual giving experience, with proven experience soliciting outright gifts of $50,000 or more.

• A commitment to the mission of Bryn Mawr College.

• An ability to relate to a variety of people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Active listening skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills across platforms.

• An interest in working independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

• Prior work experience in an institution of higher education.

• Weekend and additional hours to support campus wide events are anticipated to occur up to five (5) times per year.

• An ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, or train) domestically.

• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks required.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

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