The Development Officer works collaboratively to develop and implement a goal-oriented and budget-conscious plan for increasing private support for university programs and initiatives, including scholarship support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning and development, the Development Officer have a portfolio of mid-level and major/planned giving prospects.

The Development Officer is directly involved in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of mid-level and major/planned giving prospects. The Development Officer effectively communicates the mission and values of the University as a part of the fundraising process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction and management of the Sr. Director of Gift Planning and Development, the Development Officer will execute fundraising activity for current and future university projects and initiatives, including (but not limited to) scholarships (including the RISE Program), the Buccino Leadership Institute, and the Center for Catholic Studies. 60% of time
2. The Development Officer will develop and execute effective fundraising strategies for engaging and soliciting major/planned gift prospects in support of Seton Hall's philanthropic priorities. 10% of time
3. The Development Officer will prepare persuasive and accurate materials to serve as solicitations, proposals, correspondence, and other development-related communication in support of the University's fundraising activities. 10% of time
4. The Development Officer will make effective use of the University's prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in accordance with University policies and University Advancement prospect management guides. 10% of time
5. Undertake fundraising duties and special projects as assigned. 10% of time

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated success of meeting or exceeding goals.

The Development Officer works collaboratively to develop and implement a goal-oriented and budget-conscious plan for increasing private support for university programs and initiatives, including scholarship support. Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning and development, the Development Officer have a portfolio of mid-level and major/planned giving prospects.

The Development Officer is directly involved in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of mid-level and major/planned giving prospects. The Development Officer effectively communicates the mission and values of the University as a part of the fundraising process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction and management of the Sr. Director of Gift Planning and Development, the Development Officer will execute fundraising activity for current and future university projects and initiatives, including (but not limited to) scholarships (including the RISE Program), the Buccino Leadership Institute, and the Center for Catholic Studies. 60% of time
2. The Development Officer will develop and execute effective fundraising strategies for engaging and soliciting major/planned gift prospects in support of Seton Hall's philanthropic priorities. 10% of time
3. The Development Officer will prepare persuasive and accurate materials to serve as solicitations, proposals, correspondence, and other development-related communication in support of the University's fundraising activities. 10% of time
4. The Development Officer will make effective use of the University's prospect management database and other institutional resources to ensure appropriate management of donors, prospects, alumni, and volunteers in accordance with University policies and University Advancement prospect management guides. 10% of time
5. Undertake fundraising duties and special projects as assigned. 10% of time

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated success of meeting or exceeding goals.