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Auburn University · 2 months ago

Development Officer (Vet Med)

Auburn, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Auburn University is seeking a Development Officer to join their College of Veterinary Medicine team, focusing on building relationships and securing resources to support the university's philanthropic mission. The role involves identifying prospects, soliciting gifts, and ensuring donor engagement to foster a culture of giving.

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Responsibilities

Identify and Cultivate Prospects: Discover and build relationships with potential major giving prospects through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews, and other resources. Understand the passions and interests of prospects to align their philanthropic goals with Auburn’s mission

Solicit and Secure Gifts: Engage with prospects to solicit major gifts through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and phone calls. Present compelling cases for support, highlighting the transformative power of their contributions

Stewardship and Engagement: Show gratitude for donations through personalized acknowledgements, and keep donors informed and involved by attending events and maintaining regular contact. Ensure donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their gifts

Champion Philanthropy: Impact a culture of giving for Auburn University, encouraging alumni and stakeholders to support the university’s mission and vision. Foster a sense of pride and ownership among donors, showcasing the transformative impact their gifts have on Auburn’s future

Purpose: Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with potential major giving prospects, leveraging research, reviews, and contact reports to understand their passions and interests. Your efforts will help align their philanthropic goals with Auburn’s mission, creating meaningful and impactful giving opportunities

Collaboration: Update and inform supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans, and project proposals, ensuring a cooperative team effort to meet objectives. Meet with advancement colleagues and university partners, including athletics, to discuss major donor prospects and strategies

Innovation: Develop campaign and presentation proposals related to funding priorities to keep prospects informed, interested, and involved. Participate in special projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned, contributing to innovative fundraising efforts

Production: Track and meet fundraising metrics, ensuring goals are achieved and reporting progress through Auburn Advancement. Assist with various fundraising activities, including meetings and special events, ensuring smooth execution and donor engagement