Development Officer

Development OfficerThe Development Officer (DO) position at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP) plays a vital role in cultivating and strengthening relationships with donors and friends of the university. The DO manages a portfolio of 125–150 donors and prospects to secure major gifts that advance the university's strategic priorities. As a proactive advocate for Lutheran Christian higher education, the DO designs and executes engagement strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward meaningful relationships. This role is essential to fulfilling CSP's mission: "to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, dedicated service to God and humanity, enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel."Essential DutiesBuild and manage a portfolio of 125-150 current and prospective donors through a relationship-driven and results-oriented gift cycle strategy.Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects for major and planned gifts.Engage prospects and donors through personal (face-to-face) visits, virtual meetings, and other personalized communications, meeting monthly and annual goals for contacts, dollars raised, and proposals.Serve collaboratively alongside other advancement team members, partnering and encouraging them in this vital work to meet team goals.Support and actively participate in key advancement events, including but not limited to: CSPday (our annual day of giving), Homecoming, campaign, and donor-centric events. Evening and weekend work will be required.Maintain accurate records in the CRM, documenting donor cultivation plans and progress to ensure timely follow-up and provide timely updates on portfolio progress.Other duties as assigned.Education & ExperienceCommitment to the mission, vision, promise, strategic plan, and goals of CSP.Minimum of three years of fundraising experience.A bachelor's degree is required.Ability to clearly articulate the mission and vision of CSP to external stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills.Demonstrated success in gift solicitation.Demonstrated success in working independently and collaboratively in a team setting, emphasizing interpersonal skills and engaged listening.Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through various communication methods.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and donor management software.Ability and willingness to travel throughout assigned regions.