Development Officer

Development Officer

Prescott College (AZ), a higher education institution focused on
experiential learning, invites inquiries, nominations, and
applications for its next Development Officer. This is a
virtual/remote leadership role.

Prescott College, founded in 1966, has over a half-century of
leadership in developing and refining experiential and online
educational models that have kept the college at the forefront of
institutions seeking to address urgent issues currently facing
human societies. Collaborative learning, multidisciplinary studies,
and experiential and field-based learning are hallmarks of the
Prescott educational experience. Enrolling approximately 1,000
students annually in both on-campus and online programs, Prescott
offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with, the vice
president for advancement/alumni relations, the development officer
will be responsible for the direction, management, execution, and
evaluation of Prescott College’s development program, including
annual, major gifts and foundation grants.

For information regarding salary please contact Erin Hall –
egh@spelmanjohnson.com

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of direct
  experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in higher education
  or field-based experiential learning.
• A demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals through direct
  asks, events, grants, and other strategies.
• Experience with fundraising databases and fundraising
  technologies.
• Experience leveraging technology for workflow (Zoom,
  cloud-based collaboration, email marketing, spreadsheets,
  etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (e.g.,
  Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media
  platforms.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the
  minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Ability to travel and work some nights and weekends.
  In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders
  identified the following capabilities and attributes of a
  successful candidate:
• Highly engaged – someone who can easily make connections and
  build relationships both in person and virtually. Someone with the
  interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for fundraising and working with
  people.
• Inquisitive and a quick learner, creative thinker, and problem
  solver.
• Enthusiastic storyteller who is excited to promote Prescott’s
  programs and successes.
• Responsive, tactful, and professional, possessing a
  relationship and donor-centric mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to
  manage projects and events from conception through
  completion.
• Ability to work well in multicultural teams and with diverse
  constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and promote positive
  relationships and actively contribute to creating a highly
  cooperative work environment.

Application and Nomination
Prescott College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive
search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of
applications will begin August 16, 2024, and continue until the
position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/development-officer/

• Contact Erin Hall at egh@spelmanandjohnson.com
  for confidential inquiries and nominations.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in
  the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at
  413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the Prescott College website at www.prescott.edu

Prescott College will not discriminate against any employee,
applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on
the basis of the following: race, religion, hearing status,
personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation,
source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed,
ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age,
marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation,
gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic
characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other
protected category under applicable local, state, or federal
law.”

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