University of South Alabama hiring Development Officer – 007726 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 007726

Position Title Development Officer – 007726

Division Development and Alumni Relations

Department 130300 – Office of University Development

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and three years of professional fundraising, development, sales, or directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Office of University Development is seeking to hire a Development Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Works under the supervision of the Associate Vice President, University Development and Annual Giving obtaining major gifts in order to support fundraising goals for the department.
• Develops and implements fundraising goals.
• Develops strong relationships with both internal and external constituents to identity, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects.
• Manages a portfolio of 80-120 prospective donors.
• Conducts 10-12 substantive contacts per month with prospective donors.
• Works in concert with other Development staff to coordinate research requests, prospect identification and donor contacts.
• Negotiates gifts in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate stewardship and follows through once gifts are made.
• Accesses and maintains donor and prospective donor information in Raiser’s Edge NXT .
• Assists in coordinating and attends special events, which may require working nights and weekends.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/07/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular