<p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Number 007726 Position Title Development Officer - 007726 Division Development and Alumni Relations Department 130300 - Office of University Development Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional fundraising, development, sales, or directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary</p> <p>The University of South Alabama's Office of University Development is seeking to hire a Development Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>These are the job duties required of the position.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Works under the supervision of the Associate Vice President, University Development and Annual Giving obtaining major gifts in order to support fundraising goals for the department. </li><li>Develops and implements fundraising goals. </li><li>Develops strong relationships with both internal and external constituents to identity, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects. </li><li>Manages a portfolio of 80-120 prospective donors. </li><li>Conducts 10-12 substantive contacts per month with prospective donors. </li><li>Works in concert with other Development staff to coordinate research requests, prospect identification and donor contacts. </li><li>Negotiates gifts in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures. </li><li>Provides appropriate stewardship and follows through once gifts are made. </li><li>Accesses and maintains donor and prospective donor information in Raiser's Edge NXT. </li><li>Assists in coordinating and attends special events, which may require working nights and weekends. </li><li>Regular and prompt attendance. </li><li>Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. </li><li>Related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Posting Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/07/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular</p>