Development Officer

Posted August 20, 2009

Specific Duties Include:

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects for the college’s fundraising priorities.
• Manage a list of 100-150 prospects, purposefully guiding them to major investments in the college.
• Coordinate cultivation activities and solicitations involving other college representatives, including senior staff, volunteers, deans, and directors.
• Provide timely, written reports regarding the outcome of cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Conduct a minimum of 225 face-to-face calls annually and make 25 successful solicitations annually.
• Responsible for liaison duties with the School of Engineering as well as the Class Reunion Campaign.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the next capital campaign.
• Responsible for corporate relations.
• Responsible for assigned budget.
• Other pertinent and appropriate duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of work experience in fundraising, public relations, alumni affairs, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Strong communication skills:  written, oral, and listening.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to travel extensively in the fulfillment of duties.
• Knowledge of personal computer-based software (i.e., word processing and spreadsheet applications; Raiser's Edge fundraising software).
• Ability to work as a member of The Citadel Foundation development team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years of direct experience in fundraising, advancement, or public relations, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Graduate degree in a pertinent field.
• Familiarity with The Citadel.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Classification:  Salary, Exempt

To Apply:

Applicants should submit a resume along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references that are intimately familiar with the applicant’s work experience. Also, please include a cover letter that expresses why the candidate is interested in the position and how his or her background and experience meet the qualifications for the position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send application materials to:

Ms. Kelly McAnulty
Assistant to the Associate Executive Director
The Citadel Foundation
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29409
Fax: 843.953.7689
E-mail: kelly.mcanulty@citadel.edu

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