Development Officer/Senior Development Officer

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Development or Senior Development Officer is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of approximately 150 alumnae/i, parents, and friends with the capacity to make gifts of $100,000 or more, in support of college initiatives.

The position is a vital part of the Alumnae/i Relations and Development team and will help ensure the success of the College’s comprehensive engagement goals. In addition to prospect management, there are opportunities on the Major Gifts team for professional growth in programmatic work.  

Job Duties:

• Create opportunities to conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings for the purposes of qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding an assigned portfolio of 150-200 current and prospective donors;
• Develop and implement rich prospect strategies to maximize each individual’s support of the College by partnering with colleagues in Alumnae/i Relations and Development, the Career and Civic Engagement Center, faculty, Admissions, and high-level volunteers;  
• Work with Prospect Research to identify, qualify, and assign new major gift prospects;
• Develop a knowledge of Bryn Mawr’s history, traditions, academics, and extracurricular programs; 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the College’s priorities and how those initiatives translate to fundraising and engagement opportunities;
• Participate in departmental and professional training programs to maintain best-practice standard;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Major Gifts.

Qualifications:

Bryn Mawr College seeks a self-driven Development/Senior Development Officer who possesses the ability to inspire donors, lead with polite persistence, and contribute toward building a positive culture on campus and beyond.

A successful Development/Senior Development Officer will have:  

• A commitment to the mission of Bryn Mawr College;
• Major gift and/or annual giving experience, with proven experience soliciting outright gifts of $50,000 or more;
• An ability to relate to a variety of people of all ages and backgrounds;
• Active listening skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills across platforms;
• An interest in working independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment;
• A commitment to inclusion and serving the needs of a culturally diverse community;
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines;
• Flexibility and a sense of humor;  
• A Bachelor’s degree;
• Prior work experience in an institution of higher education;  
• An ability and willingness to work some weekends and evenings.
• An ability and willingness to travel (by car, air, or train) domestically as needed.

Bryn Mawr College will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the College, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.   

Salary and title are commensurate with experience.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.  The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment.  The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways.  The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLY

To express your interest in this role, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio:  http://apply.interfolio.com/146421

Review of applications will begin immediately.