Development OfficerJR10000000094
Williams College Main Campus
The Development Officer position will be central to securing philanthropy for Williams today, and identify and engage major and principal donors for Williams' future as our new Development Officer.
In this role, you will qualify and engage prospective major donors with a particular focus on alumni approaching their 20th reunion. In your work, you will raise the philanthropic sights of emerging donors and meaningfully engage them with the work of the college. As appropriate, you will cultivate, and solicit donors capable of making gifts of $250,000 or more, now or in the near future.
Williams College is committed to building an inclusive community where members of all backgrounds can thrive. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.
Responsibilities:The Development Officer is responsible for qualifying, engaging, and educating a fluid portfolio of ~200 alumni and family prospects, surfacing leads for the major gifts team and helping to grow the annual fund leadership giving population. As part of this work, you'll also teach philanthropy, plan and host events, organize special projects, campaign-related and regional events, and collaborate with colleagues and alumni throughout the Williams community and beyond.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience working in, with, and for non-profits (or equivalent combination of education and experience); preference for previous fundraising experience and/or experience in higher education
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills, and you routinely exhibit the flexibility to creatively conceive and adapt different approaches to varied constituencies
- Experience as a relationship builder, and experience collaboratively setting goals while planning for their achievement and evaluating outcomes
- Direct experience in soliciting, negotiating, and closing leadership gifts, and thrive in an entrepreneurial mindset while working as part of a highly functioning team
Application review will begin on August 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. Job Grade 08. All applications will be reviewed by the search committee.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
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