Development Officer-Scholarships and Special Events

地点: Wayland Baptist University (WBU) – Plainview Campus 

部门: Institutional Advancement 

监督: Vice President of Institutional Advancement 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative) 

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:没有                                                                                                       

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position is responsible for building meaningful relationships with key supporters, managing Wayland’s scholarship relations program, leading special events, and coordinating with vendors to market planned giving for the university.    

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES: 

  1. Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward and man年龄 relationships of prospective donors.
  2. Man年龄 the University’s process of acknowledging large contributions and planned gifts in a timely and thoughtful way.
  3. Plan elegant and memorable donor recognition and fundraising events.
  4. Oversee the development and design of donor recognition pieces such as giving walls, 斑块, and personalized gifts.
  5. Man年龄 all aspects of endowed scholarships including but not limited to donor agreements, 报告, scholarship thank you notes and maintaining files.
  6. Ensure that scholarship contributions are being properly administered in keeping with donors wishes.
  7. Partner with vendors to lead planned giving marketing efforts for the University.
  8. Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the field of donor relations, planned giving and endowed scholarships through professional development.
  9. Ensure the efficient use of resources, and maximum revenue generation.
  10. Commit to an unapologetically Christian lifestyle.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certification and License:

Bachelors Degree required

Experience and Knowledge:

Two (2) years of proven donor relations or related experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

  1. Excellent people skills
  2. Ability to write and communicate effectively
  3. Computer literate; knowledge of fundraising software preferred
  4. This individual must possess outstanding organizational abilities
  5. Exhibit verbal and written communication skills
  6. Excellent interpersonal skills

CONDITIONS OF 就业:

就业 is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance. 如果被雇佣, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  Employee must be able and willing to travel. Must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, possess a valid state driver’s license.  Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.

Wayland Baptist University does not illegally discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, 性, national or ethnic origin, 年龄, 残疾, or genetic information. Under federal law, the university may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission and purposes.