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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, DIV SCH

Job Title: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, DIV SCH
Job Code: 1033
FLSA: E
Job Level: 10
Revised Date:
Job Family: JF 34

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Occupational Summary

Plan, organize and implement a variety of programs and activities in support of the annual giving efforts at the Divinity School; coordinate special events related to institutional advancement.

Work Performed

Plan, organize and implement a variety of activities and programs related to annual giving at the Divinity School; identify design and implement new initiatives or modify existing programs as appropriate.

Plan and implement or coordinate various activities related to special fund raising events and programs sponsored by the Divinity School, such as phonathons, direct mailings and various special-interest solicitations; organize and direct efforts of volunteers workers.

Coordinate class agent activities to include solicitation of new agents and maintaining liaison with agents throughout the campaign.

Ensure annual fund gifts are properly recorded and acknowledged.

Design and implement appropriate information systems to meet annual giving record keeping needs; participate in foundation research, proposal writing, and special project activities as appropriate.

Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires skills necessary to plan, organize and implement a variety of programs to support annual giving efforts at the Divinity School, generally acquired through one year experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing or a related field or an affiliation with the United Methodist Church.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A


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