Development Officer

Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service

Development Officer

The Development Officer will serve the long-term needs of Pensacola Christian College by building relationships and planned (legacy) giving programs for all constituents including alumni, friends, and affiliate partners (e.g., Rejoice in the Lord viewers and Rejoice Radio listeners).

Strategize

Provide leadership for the design, implementation, and execution of a planned (legacy) giving program. Organize and promote estate planning seminars and clinics to assist donors in setting up annuities, wills, and trusts.

Research

Work with the President and his leadership team in identifying, researching, and cultivating potential benefactors among friends, alumni, and ministry partners. Collaborate with leadership to develop programs that reflect the college's priorities and fit donor interests.

Interact and Engage

Manage prospect portfolios in an organized and disciplined manner. Meet with, solicit, and close gifts from donors with input from the team regarding the cultivation and development of prospects.

Communicate

Embrace and articulate the mission of Pensacola Christian College and possess a strong understanding of its programs. Master the story of PCC as the miracle work of God and use it to motivate potential donors to invest in a ministry that is having an eternal impact.

FLSA Status - Professional (Non-exempt)

Education

Required Education:

BS - Business Preferred Education: MBA

Work Experience

Required Experience:

1+ years in donor development

Physical Requirements and Skills

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Applications, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

Ideal candidates must be born-again Christians and must be dedicated to training young people for serving God; and must desire to educate students based on biblical values and be committed to excellence as a Christian educator who glorifies Christ as the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Applicants must agree with Pensacola Christian College's Mission, Purpose & Objectives, Doctrinal Position, Philosophy of Education, and Faculty & Staff Commitments. We reserve the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on ministry needs. An assessment may be required to be considered for this position.