Development Specialist

The Development Specialist provides primary support for the Development Department, assists staff members in arranging visits with donors and prospects, prepares follow-up correspondence and major gift proposals, maintains contact records, sends donor receipts and coordinates relations with local corporate prospects and donors. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides office management and primary administrative support for the Development Department.
  • Assists staff in developing prospective visits by reviewing the locations of major prospects, noting previous contact and giving records and securing appointments with the prospects selected.
  • Cultivates, solicits and recognizes local corporate donors.
  • Assists in event planning in conjunction with development and alumni staff.
  • Generates lists, records contact reports and makes changes and updates.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

  • Reports to the Executive Director of Development
  • May supervise student employees and interns.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education:

High School diploma plus knowledge and capabilities normally acquired through a business college degree or a high school emphasis in business.

Experience:

Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience required

Personal Competencies Necessary to be Successful in Position:

  • Excellent interpersonal, planning, organizational and communication skills
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities.
  • Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with numerous and diverse individuals and groups.

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