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Inside Higher Ed · 4 hours ago

Development Officer

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $61/hr

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. The Development Officer will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of Arts and Sciences prospects for major gifts and principal gifts, working collaboratively with the Foundation team.

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Responsibilities

Identification, cultivation and solicitation of Arts and Sciences prospects for major gifts and principal gifts

Work collaboratively with the Foundation team and report directly to a senior member of the development team

Qualification

Fundraising experienceWritten communicationVerbal communicationLeadership skillsDatabase managementCampaign experienceSupervisory experienceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPresentational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills required

Superior written and verbal communication skills required

Strong leadership skills required

Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management required

Strong personal integrity and work ethic

This position requires a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics

Preferred

Candidates with experience in a university or major college setting and with a successful track record in closing major, principal, and planned gifts preferred

Comprehensive campaign experience is also preferred

Demonstrated supervisory experience of fundraising staff preferred in positions with management responsibilities