Development Officer/Senior Development Officer - Pacific/Mountain Region

Denison University, a private, selective undergraduate liberal arts institution seeks a results-oriented individual to join a team of major and planned giving professionals.

 The successful candidate will be responsible for working with prospects, donors, and volunteers to cultivate, solicit, and steward outright and deferred gifts. They will manage an appropriate number of major gift prospects to bring them closer to Denison through personal visits, volunteer activities and other contacts. This position will focus on extensive identification and qualification of Denison alumni who live in the western United States.

 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. In particular, they must be a careful listener who can gain the trust and respect of prospects and donors and should demonstrate the ability to work well with a diverse constituency. The position requires working collaboratively and proactively with major and planned giving colleagues and with colleagues throughout the campus. 

The successful candidate must be outgoing, energetic, and hard-working with a “can do” attitude.  They should possess a strong belief in the value of a liberal arts education. Bachelor’s degree and extensive travel required. A minimum of five years of fundraising experience or experience in a related field such as non-profit management, sales, or marketing is required. Prefer major gift fundraising experience in higher education at the 50k+ level.

Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest, a generous retirement contribution, and paid paternity leave. 

This is a remote position, working from a home office.  Candidates must live near a major airport in the Mountain or Pacific Time Zone regions of the United States.  
 
To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. Candidates applying by October 15, 2021 will be assured full consideration. Position open until filled.

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. The position will be open until filled. 
 
Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our Diversity Guide. https://denison.edu/forms/diversity-guide
Denison University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.