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Philanthropy Officer

  • Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama, United States, 36265
  • Full Time

Department:

Philanthropy

Work Hours:

Varies depending on department need (40 hours per week)

Anticipated Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Vice President for Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for securing major gifts ($15,000 - $1M+) for the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) and managing a prospect/donor portfolio of 100-150 individuals in various stages of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.  The expectation is to secure annual gifts and pledges of $750,000 and $1,000,000.

The position will work with the Dean of the CEPS, Department Heads and Directors to identify fundraising priorities and develop a plan to execute those objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects.
  • Identify prospects to participate on boards, committees or other programs that promote the cultivation process.
  • Serve as an advisor to the Dean and the faculty to implement and develop a comprehensive communication plan for all fund-raising initiatives.
  • Manage portfolios of fundraising prospects and manage relationships through face-to-face visits to bring major gift solicitations to closure.
  • Support and collaborate with assigned unit(s) on programmatic planning and effective communication.
  • Participate in signature events at the University, CEPS and in the community that provide opportunities for strategic engagement with prospects and donors.
  • Represent the Philanthropy team in external settings, such as conferences and gatherings.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of one (1) year of progressive development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with two years of job-related experience.

Required Documents:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

  • Retirement Plans
    • Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
    • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
    • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
  • Health Insurance
    • Medical (PEEHIP)
    • Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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