Development Officer

About Bethel University

1. →In collaboration with Alumni/Parent Relations, help develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving program for athletics, including Homecoming, Giving Day, Parent Support, and former athletes (alumni).
2. →In coordination with Advancement Operations, utilize technology to find creative ways to connect, inspire, and motivate donors while promoting a level of understanding about the impact each gift has on the mission of Bethel Athletics.
3. →Help Educate supports and partners internally and externally about the needs of Bethel and how every donor will impact the student experience. Together with colleagues, develop messaging and material that clearly outlines this need and who we are called to be at Bethel.

1. Work closely and collaborate with Advancement Operations, Alumni & Parents, other Senior Directors of Development, and Advancement Leadership on individual prospects, events, and development of the overall strategic fundraising plan for the department. Collaborate with all fundraising (Principal, Leadership, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and Annual Fund).
2. Conduct cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship visits at the request of the VP/AVP for Philanthropy

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Two years of prior experience in Annual Giving, Sales or transferrable experience