Development Officer, Higher Education

Job Posting Summary

Mercy University is seeking a Development professional to focus
on the cultivation and solicitation of donations from individuals,
family foundations, corporate/private foundations, Advisory Boards
and new relationships to the University. This will be accomplished
through face-to-face visits, interaction at events, and regular
communication with prospects using telephone, email and direct mail
correspondence.

Essential Job Functions &
Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and solicit gifts from new and existing
  relationships.
• Manage relationships of prospects by identifying, qualifying,
  cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.
• Monitor all prospect contacts to ensure positive and purposeful
  donor relations.
• Determine when to involve the President, Trustees, Chief
  Advancement Officer, other senior staff, Deans and faculty in
  closing the ask.
• Work collaboratively and strategically with the Chief
  Advancement Officer, other fundraising professionals, faculty, and
  campus leaders on giving opportunities.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

5 to 7 years experience in Development

Successful track record in making cold calls as well as
developing cultivation and solicitation strategies

Proficient in Raiser’s Edge system or similar data base

Lead by example in adhering to the highest ethical standards;
reflect optimistic and positive attitude, convey sensitivity to
needs of the donors and maintain donor confidentially

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing
gifts

Ability to take initiative, think strategically, problem solve
and collaborate

Excellent written, public speaking and interpersonal
skills

 Education
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

 Physical/Other
Requirements: 

• Travel to regional events

Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational
background and work experience of the individual.
  

Mercy University promotes a community
campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the
following states:  New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
Pennsylvania, and Florida (remote employees only). Applicants
outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate.
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible
moves.