Development Officer/Major Gifts
Arkansas State University-Beebe

Job Info

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Position Type:

Non Classified

Job Title:

Development Officer/Major Gifts

Classification Title:

Director of Advancement/Cont Ed

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

General Description
The Development Officer/Major Gifts is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of ASU-Beebe fundraising activities including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, specials events and capital campaigns. The Officer reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Grant Writing and Research: Research and identify grant opportunities, write and submit compelling proposals, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines to secure funding and maintain strong relationships with funders.

Donor Engagement and Cultivation: Build and nurture relationships with donors, alumni, and community members through personalized communications, impact reports, and recognition programs to enhance engagement, foster loyalty, and encourage giving.

Fundraising Initiatives and Events: Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, manage logistics and promotion for a seamless donor experience, and collaborate with the marketing team to enhance fundraising strategies and materials.

Corporate Partnerships: Identify and secure corporate partnership opportunities aligned with ASUB's goals, while coordinating sponsorships for events and programs to maximize impact and visibility.

Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate donor and fundraising records, analyze campaign data for improvement, and generate reports to keep leadership and stakeholders informed of progress and outcomes.

Planned Giving and Major Gifts: Expand the planned giving program by focusing on deferred gifts and endowments while identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects aligned with ASUB's priorities.

Collaboration and Outreach: Partner with campus leaders to align fundraising with strategic goals, represent ASUB at community and alumni events to build relationships, and contribute updates and insights during Development Council meetings.

Professional Conduct and Knowledge: Uphold professionalism and ethical standards while representing ASU-Beebe, and effectively communicate its mission, history, and funding priorities to stakeholders.

Some light travel and occasional overnight travel is required.

Required Qualifications:

Education:Four year college degree, or equivalent experience resulting in broad knowledge of a field related to the job, such as accounting, marketing, business administration, agriculture etc.

Experience General:3 years related experience and/or training.

Previous experience in fundraising, capital campaigns, grant writing and supervision of such activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

CFRE certification preferred.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$60,000

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Up to 25 pounds:

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Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements:

Both

ASU Beebe EEO Statement :

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number:

NC2692014

Open Date:

12/09/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

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• Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

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