XOCOM - Development Officer. Job in New Orleans Move Collective Jobs

XOCOM - Development Officer Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is a newly established medical school in New Orleans. The Development Officer is a frontline fundraising role responsible for generating philanthropic revenue in support of XOCOM's strategic priorities. The role refines and manages a portfolio of individual major gift prospects while advancing select corporate and foundation relationships in coordination with Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Development teams. The incumbent collaborates with the Development Operations & Administration Manager to ensure disciplined moves management, timely stewardship, and coordinated execution. The position models strong donor engagement practices, collaborates with faculty and staff ambassadors, and reinforces shared accountability for fundraising success across the institution. Minimum Qualifications 5-7 years of frontline fundraising experience with demonstrated success closing major gifts in complex organizations. Experience managing a donor portfolio using a disciplined moves management approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with potential donors at all levels. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with high-level prospects, donors, and volunteers. Comfort operating in a complex, matrixed environment. Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and programming. Willingness and ability to travel regularly. Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding or training. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare philanthropy. Proficiency working in start‑up or growth‑phase organizations. Strong emotional intelligence and leadership presence. Ability to remain flexible, resourceful, and thrive in a mission‑driven environment. Familiarity and experience with national fundraising campaigns. Ability to make decisions independently and follow up. Responsibilities Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement Manage and advance a portfolio of individual major gift prospects through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Develop and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with XOCOM's mission and strategic priorities. Maintain active, relationship‑based engagement with donors and prospects across geographies. Secure philanthropic support for institutional priorities, including capital, scholarships, student support, faculty recruitment, and programmatic initiatives. Solicitation Strategy & Proposal Development Develop solicitation strategies in partnership with Development leadership. Prepare cultivation, briefing, and solicitation documents and create gift agreements for confirmed gifts. Advance prospects toward timely and appropriate solicitations. Institutional & Cross‑Organizational Collaboration Partner with Development colleagues at Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health to advance aligned individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising opportunities. Foster a culture of philanthropy through partnership with colleagues and volunteers to inspire generosity from potential philanthropic partners. Documentation, Reporting & Planning Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and outcomes in the CRM system. Contribute to Development planning, forecasting, and campaign preparation efforts. Work collaboratively with the Development Operations & Administration Manager to ensure disciplined execution. AA/EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr