Philanthropy Officer

EXPIRED

Department:

University Philanthropy

Work Hours:

Varies, dependent on department and university needs.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 1, 2025

Salary:

$60,000.00

Job Summary:

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Department:

University Philanthropy

Work Hours:

Varies, dependent on department and university needs.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 1, 2025

Salary:

$60,000.00

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for securing major gifts ($15,000 - $1M+) for the university, and for managing a prospect/donor portfolio in various stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects.

Identify prospects to participate on boards, committees or other programs that promote the cultivation process.

Serve as an advisor to the Dean and the faculty to implement and develop a comprehensive communication plan for all fund-raising initiatives.

Manage portfolios of fundraising prospects and manage relationships through face-to-face visits to bring major gift solicitations to closure.

Support and collaborate with assigned unit(s) on programmatic planning and effective communication.

Participate in signature events at the University and in the community that provide opportunities for strategic engagement with prospects and donors.

Represent the Philanthropy team in external settings, such as conferences and gatherings.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of one (1) year of progressive development experience

Experience with intercollegiate athletics

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulation

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with two years of job-related experience.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

Retirement Plans

Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)

RSA-1 Deferred Compensation

403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)

Health Insurance

Medical (PEEHIP)

Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity

Long-term disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits,

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