Development Officer/Senior Development Officer

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Development Officer/Senior Development Officer.

THE POSITION:

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 100-125 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 100-125 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;
  • 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.

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.

 

Benefits: As a full-time position, the Development Officer/Senior Development Officer will have full access to Bryn Mawr’s benefits. This includes but is not limited to an automatic 10% contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility; 22 paid vacation days, 3 paid personal days, and 14 paid holidays; and affordable medical and dental plans. Additionally, all faculty and staff have access to the College’s fitness center and library. You can read more about the College’s benefits here.

 

Work Location: This is an in-person position with opportunities for remote work in accordance with the College’s policies.

 

APPLY:

To express your interest in this role, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio:  https://apply.interfolio.com/165666

Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

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.