Location: Louisville, KY
Category: Staff Positions
Posted On: Tue Dec 19 2023
Job Description:
The Development Officer for the School of Education and Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy covers two areas for development: serving as lead development officer for the School of Education; and working with Bellarmine parents and family members.
This is a regular, full-time position with the daily scheduled hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work will require travel away from the city of Louisville and responsibilities will require evening and weekend work. This is a twelve month per year position.
Essential Functions:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from a core group of prospects and donors
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Maintain a portfolio list of 75 individuals that are capable of making a major gift of $50,000
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Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward major gifts
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Work to match donor passions with Bellarmine University's needs which may include general support, scholarships, capital projects or other specific projects
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Coordinates with the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, the President, academic leaders, and others to ascertain specific needs in various operational areas; and acquire their assistance in developing strategies and gift solicitations (as needed)
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Promote relationships between Bellarmine University and all potential major donors
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Serve as an ambassador of Bellarmine University, providing information on the institution's capabilities, mission, vision, and its ability to contribute to the region's growth, security, and culture
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Develop strategies for the acquisition of gifts which may involve the participation of staff and faculty, vice presidents, the president, or prominent alumni and friends of Bellarmine University
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Prepare written proposals to be submitted for donor consideration
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Ensure that all gifts received are properly recorded, acknowledged, and administered by Bellarmine; Ascertain that donors receive appropriate stewardship for their gifts
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Coordinate communication through the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and the DAR team to ensure that all necessary individuals are aware of the specific, ongoing efforts to acquire major gifts
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Develop an annual plan of work, including contact goals, fundraising goals, and annual cost estimates of expenditures to the Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations and Assistant Vice President of Development Operations; in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of Development Operations, administer an operational budget with financial constraints
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Plan, coordinate, assist, and attend various donor relations and special events for donors and Bellarmine University community
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Develop and lead an effective parent and family philanthropy program
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Work closely with the dean of the Thornton School of Education on their development priorities
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; Masters or higher is preferred
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Must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of fundraising
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Individual should have a proven record of cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts
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Prior experience, preferably in a higher education setting, of major giving development is necessary
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
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A high degree of diplomacy and integrity is required, as well as exceptional motivation and creativity
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Must be able to engender confidence, enthusiasm, and promote financial support among various Bellarmine University constituencies
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Must be able to present well-developed strategies and implement effective courses of action in prospect solicitation
Additional Information:
Bellarmine University is committed to core values of diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces diversity in our workforce among members of faculty, staff and administration. We remain committed to affirmative actions, policies, procedures and attitudes necessary to continue to build and retain a diverse and equitable workforce. We will demonstrate a fully realized and lived commitment to equity and inclusion, empowering all members of our increasingly diverse community and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of Bellarmine's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will seek to ensure that all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, layoff and termination processes remain free of discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.