Development Officer II - College of Medicine - (STA012338)

Manages a portfolio of major gifts donors and prospects in support of university-wide initiatives or for one or more assigned colleges or units. Possesses some knowledge and expertise regarding personal solicitation and fundraising in general, and at least a basic knowledge of planned giving.

1. Manages a portfolio of prospects which are mostly at the level of $25,000 to $100,000.00
2. Identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects and stewards donors; works with faculty, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
3. Provides guidance to the college or unit on major gifts and other development and fundraising matters.
4. If assigned to a college or unit, may be responsible for creating and implementing a development plan for components within the assigned college, including resource management.
5. May administer other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, publications, special events, media relations, etc. for assigned college or unit.
6. Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.
7. Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .

Additional Information/Preferred Qualifications:

University of Houston is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative professional to join the fundraising team for the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. In addition to the duties and requirements outlined above:

• Manage all philanthropic event activities for the College

• In collaboration with the annual giving team, develop and implement the College’s annual giving strategy

• In collaboration with the prospect research team, and by using own research tools and practices, continues to identify new major gift prospects to build donor pipeline.

• Develop and execute mid-level giving strategies

• Create, coordinate, and execute customized engagement opportunities for current and prospective donors, including but not limited to campus tours, meetings with students, celebration events, salon dinners, etc. Attend evening and weekend functions as necessary.