Development Officer

This position oversees USC?s Parent?s Program.  Primary responsibilities include the identification, cultivation, evaluation and management of the solicitation of major gift prospects; working directly with development staff in University Advancement and Schools to support and coordinate their cultivation and solicitation of parent prospects; maintaining a high level of development communications including, but not limited to, proposals, reports, briefings and thank-you letters to donors.

 

Job Accountabilities:

 
Identifies, cultivates and solicits major prospects.  Develops strategies for cultivating participation.
Manages day-to-day fundraising operation for a school or department of the University.  Participates in the development of fundraising goals, policies and short and long-term strategies.
Oversees volunteers and support groups and respective fundraising efforts, activities and/or events.  Ensures events and activities are planned and implemented efficiently.  Provides leadership guidance to volunteers who assist in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major prospects.
Researches data for proposal development.  Writes proposals for presentation to major individual prospects, foundations and corporations, and/or government agencies.
Prepares annual development reports assessing progress toward achievement of goals.  Analyzes information to identify trends and patterns, evaluates strategies and makes recommendations.
Participates in the development of school or department fiscal year operating budget.  Develops and manages program or event budget.
Develops or participates in development and management of donor relations and prospect management systems, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develops and implements security related procedures such as office opening and closing routines, recognition of duress signals and key controls.  Coordinates security activities with University Public Safety Department.  Promotes and maintains standards for security conscious awareness and behavior.  Maintains knowledge of University?s crime prevention and suppression programs and services.  Ensures dissemination of security related information to staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.  The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

 

 

Job Qualifications:

 

Bachelor?s Degree is required and Master?s Degree is preferred.  Minimum 5 years experience in major campaign, fundraising, public relations and/or volunteer management. 

 BENEFITS:

*Health, dental and life insurance
*Vacation
*Regular holidays
*Available tuition assistance
*Credit Union
*Library Privileges
*Participation in cultural and social events as well as access to athletic and recreation facilities


To apply for this position, please click on the Apply Now button below. AA/EOE