Development Officer, Rhode Island College Foundation

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number NC00635 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Rhode Island College Foundation Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 06/11/2024 Position Status Continuing Position Union Status Non-Union End of Temporary or Limited Position Priority given to applicants who apply by Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank Not Applicable Proposed Starting Salary Range 55,000 Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Family/Parental Leave

• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

• Retirement Plan

• Long-term Disability Coverage

• Variety of voluntary add-on's For a complete listing, visit:

http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php

FLSA Exempt Branch of Service Non Classified AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Development Officer, Rhode Island College Foundation Career Ladder Eligible? No Career Ladder Path

N/A

Department Name Rhode Island College Foundation Full Time / Part Time Full Time Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

• Full-time, 35 hours/week , Calendar Year, Hybrid (4 days in office) M-F, 9-5
• Appointment (Will involve evening and/or weekend work, as required).

Academic or Calendar Year Academic Number of Employees Supervised 0 Position Overview

The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation and will work closely with members of the team to qualify, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership ($1,000-$10,000), major (above $10,000) and planned gift donors. The Development Officer will be responsible for a pool of approximately 150-200 donor prospects, including alumni, friends, corporations and foundations.

Primary Purpose

The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation and will work closely with members of the team to qualify, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership ($1,000-$10,000), major (above $10,000) and planned gift donors. The Development Officer will be responsible for a pool of approximately 150-200 donor prospects, including alumni, friends, corporations and foundations.

Essential Duties

• Personally manages an assigned portfolio of 150-200 leadership and major prospects be responsible for identifying and qualifying prospects, engaging and cultivating current and prospective donors, directly soliciting for major and other gifts, and stewarding donors

• Monitors progress toward fundraising goals and move agreed upon number of prospects, annually, through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

• Increases the pool of leadership and major gift prospects

• Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies with Prospect Management Committee

• Works with the interim executive director of the RIC Foundation to establish a plan, including specific goals and timetables, to raise leadership and major gifts required within the scope of special projects, campaigns or other ongoing fund-raising needs

• Supports special activities and "mini campaigns" involving appropriate constituents when necessary and appropriate

• Participates in the development of digital and print publications

• Maintains and provides regular/accurate reports of major, leadership and planned gift activities

• Effectively collaborates with staff to work as a team in meeting Foundation goals

• Maintains up to date knowledge of Rhode Island College programs, strategic priorities and its administrative and financial organization

• Prepares solicitation proposals and briefing reports

Occasional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works occasional non-standard hours to meet with donors and volunteers

• Manages and/or staffs events and activities involving the college and/or Foundation

• Works with volunteers as well as members of the Boards of Directors and Trustees

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar donor management system

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills, with management and leadership ability, to motivate staff and act as a role model for all development operations

• Ability to plan and think strategically; detail-oriented, but able to manage projects simultaneously

• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and various constituents

• Ability to expand and sustain a collaborative university-wide development effort

• Ability to hire, train, supervise, retain and evaluate staff

• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: A minimum of three to five years of experience in fundraising preferably in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (nonprofit studies, marketing, political science, communications and or related field.

• Experience in constituent and donor relations.

• BlackBaud: Raiser's Edge and Raiser's Edge NXT experience.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.