Development Associate, Academic and Student Affairs

VISION : Transform the university through the power of generosity.

MISSION : Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE : To secure philanthropic support for Oklahoma State University through meaningful donor engagement and strategic fundraising partnerships for Academic and Student Affairs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : ââ Build long-term philanthropic partnerships that advance the mission and strategic initiatives for Academic and Student Affairs.

KEY AREAS OF FOCUS :

Major Gift Fundraising (60%)

• Solicit and secure major gifts to OSU Foundation with a focus on gifts of $25000.
• Conduct a minimum of 150 personal visits with donors prospective donors and their advisors to solicit planned gifts and major gifts while building a pipeline and portfolio of active donors and prospects creating individual cultivation strategies.
• Complete 8 major gift solicitations annually closing a minimum of 60% of solicitations at a major gift level of $25000.
• Responsible for annual production of $350K for the OSU System.

Effective Portfolio Management (20%)

Donor Engagement and Stewardship (10%)

Team and Organizational Contribution (10%)

Other duties as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE :

Education & Certifications-

Experience-

Organizational Competencies-

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must use a computer terminal and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. Must talk in person or by phone (frequently and sometimes for extended periods) to people on campus and across the country. Must constantly use visual acuity to check printed and designed materials of various types. Must be able to navigate within the OSU Foundation. Typical office working conditions.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Inventory Control,Soft Skills Training,General Management,Higher Education,Office Operations,Administration Support,Document Control Management,Documentation,Office Administration,Teaching / Lecturing,Inventory Management,Document Management,Inventory,Office Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1