Development Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage a major gift portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or greater.
• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for outright gifts, pledges, and planned gifts.
• Travel to assigned geographic regions to conduct an average of 12 face-to-face meetings per month.
• Document all prospect interactions in contact reports within 10 days of visits.
• Participate in class reunions, alumni events, Homecoming, and other fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with campus partners to coordinate major gift fundraising and solicitations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for donor meetings.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of liberal arts education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Experience in face-to-face fundraising or sales.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA & FSA accounts.
• TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents.
• Life, disability, travel, and accident insurance.
• 4-week vacation accrual and 14.5 paid holidays per year.

About the Company

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum and our unique One Course At A Time schedule. Located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, we provide an immersive academic experience that encourages students to be thoughtful, original, and inventive.