Villanova University · 1 month ago
Development Officer, Charles Widger School of Law
Villanova, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expVillanova University is a mission-driven organization dedicated to service and community. The Development Officer for the Charles Widger School of Law will manage relationships with leadership annual giving prospects and support key fundraising initiatives to enhance the Law School's strategic priorities.
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Responsibilities
Identify and manage a portfolio of 150-175 leadership annual giving prospects rated between $25,000 and $100,000, which includes primarily alumni and friends with an affiliation and/or giving interest within the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University
Establish and manage effective relationships with portfolio prospects and donors. Plan and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, design personalized engagement approaches, and secure annual and multi-year commitments
Conduct 12-14 prospect visits per month and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects
Manage key annual giving and engagement initiatives, including the 3L Class Gift Program, the Veritas Society for Young Alumni Giving, and planning of 1842 Day fundraising challenges and donor engagement
Serve as a point of contact for general donor inquiries received via email, phone, mail, social media or other channels, ensuring timely and accurate follow-up
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
The incumbent is required to have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the nonprofit sector (or a transferable field) with a minimum of one year as a front-line fundraiser/client services representative preferred
Proven successful experience in individual fundraising or related sales/business development experience required
Commitment to higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission required
Understanding of the University culture and the process for decision making and program development required
Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required
Must be organized and detail-oriented
The incumbent must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, as well as a disciplined self-starter who is results-oriented
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends required
Benefits
Holistic benefits package
Generous paid time off
Competitive retirement savings plan
Flexible work options
Wellness programs including gym membership
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Company
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.52MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-06-06Grant
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2022-02-23Grant· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Raymond D. Duffy
Vice President for Human Resources
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