Philanthropy Officer DEV/7 Development CODES JOB CODE: 4068 EEO: 03 GRADE: 23C OTRS: Required E/NE: Exempt VAC: 7 hrs DEGREE: 01 SAFETY SENSITIVE: No DATE: 07/26 ADMINISTRATIVE TITLE: 67 MANPOWER RESOURCE: 6 JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of major donations and grants in support of assigned university operations, generally $25,000+. MAJOR DUTIES Formulates and implements policies for cultivating and stewarding major gift donors; revises policies when laws, regulations, or best practices require it. Uses independent judgment and available data to determine and implement appropriate and specific strategies for the selection, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors whose gifts can impact the university’s operations. Creates prospective major donor and major donor promotional materials in conjunction with NSU communications and marketing personnel. Creates and negotiates scholarship guidelines and monitors the process to ensure proper and timely awards and that guidelines are in line with major donors’ intent and current law. Uses discretion to research, create, manage, and submit grant applications that will impact university operations in conjunction with NSU’s Research and Sponsored Programs Office. Determines appropriate major donor recognition policies and plan events for major donors. Develops faculty and staff giving policies and operating practices, especially those who make ongoing monthly gifts or multi-year pledges. Ensures that all donor data is maintained and protected. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. Knowledge of marketing principles and practices. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Development Director assigns work by administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The supervisor may review concerns such matters as fulfillment of program objectives. GUIDELINES Guidelines include the Donor Bill of Rights, university policies and procedures, NSU Foundation policies and procedures, and Internal Revenue Service regulations. These guidelines require independent judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied university development duties. The need for patience and persistence when dealing with potential major donors contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to secure donations to the university. Success in this position provides significant funding for a variety of university functions. CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, major donors, potential major donors, auditors, scholarship recipients, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The preparation work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The implementation work is typically performed in an office or at other locations selected by a potential major donor. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient related experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship and/or having successfully held a similar position for four or more years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.