Development Officer

Development Officer

Prescott College (AZ), a higher education institution focused on experiential learning, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next Development Officer. This is a virtual/remote leadership role.

Prescott College, founded in 1966, has over a half-century of leadership in developing and refining experiential and online educational models that have kept the college at the forefront of institutions seeking to address urgent issues currently facing human societies. Collaborative learning, multidisciplinary studies, and experiential and field-based learning are hallmarks of the Prescott educational experience. Enrolling approximately 1,000 students annually in both on-campus and online programs, Prescott offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with, the vice president for advancement/alumni relations, the development officer will be responsible for the direction, management, execution, and evaluation of Prescott College's development program, including annual, major gifts and foundation grants.

For information regarding salary please contact Erin Hall - egh@spelmanjohnson.com

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of direct experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in higher education or field-based experiential learning.
  
• A demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals through direct asks, events, grants, and other strategies.
  
• Experience with fundraising databases and fundraising technologies.
  
• Experience leveraging technology for workflow (Zoom, cloud-based collaboration, email marketing, spreadsheets, etc.).
  
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media platforms.
  
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
  
• Ability to travel and work some nights and weekends.
  In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:
  
• Highly engaged – someone who can easily make connections and build relationships both in person and virtually. Someone with the interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for fundraising and working with people.
  
• Inquisitive and a quick learner, creative thinker, and problem solver.
  
• Enthusiastic storyteller who is excited to promote Prescott's programs and successes.
  
• Responsive, tactful, and professional, possessing a relationship and donor-centric mindset.
  
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and events from conception through completion.
  
• Ability to work well in multicultural teams and with diverse constituencies.
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and promote positive relationships and actively contribute to creating a highly cooperative work environment.

Application and Nomination
Prescott College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin August 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/development-officer/

• Contact Erin Hall at egh@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.
  
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the Prescott College website at www.prescott.edu

Prescott College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of the following: race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, source of income, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law."

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