Role OverviewAs a Development Officer, you will proactively reach out to potential donors, qualify prospects, and cultivate relationships to inspire and connect a network of passionate K-State alumni and donors. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop strategies for meaningful major gift fundraising and manage multiple robust client relationships.
What You Will Do
Your responsibilities will include presenting and soliciting major gifts, managing client relationships, and regularly traveling to meet face-to-face. You will also be responsible for documenting all activity and outcomes, recognizing and stewarding donors at every stage.
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you thrive in sales, account management, or similar roles, your strengths directly translate to success in major gift fundraising. You will leverage your essential client management skills, prospecting, relationship building, and presenting proposals to exceed goals and inspire donors.
Requirements
- 2+ years of full-time experience in metrics-driven roles
- Experience conducting face-to-face meetings, presenting materials, and closing deals
- Excellent communication, persuasive presentation, and active listening skills
- Drive to meet metrics, self-motivation, and willingness to work as part of an inspiring and collaborative team
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental, life insurance
- Voluntary benefits including company-paid HSA contributions
- 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, wellness, personal, parental, and volunteer
- Tuition and certification assistance
- $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
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