What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer - University Advancement position at Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic team atmosphere and takes pleasure in building relationships? GCU is presently searching for a Development Officer who can identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects for GCU, all while maintaining favorable connections both within and outside the organization.
What You Will Do
Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic team atmosphere and takes pleasure in building relationships? GCU is presently searching for a Development Officer who can identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects for GCU, all while maintaining favorable connections both within and outside the organization.
What You Will Do
- Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.
- Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.
- Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database. Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.
- Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.
- Participates in other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.
- Strategic and creative thinking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
- Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
- Free on-site gyms on campus