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Auburn University

Development Officer (College of Liberal Arts)

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $126K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Development Officer (College of Liberal Arts). The role involves building and cultivating relationships with major giving prospects, soliciting and securing gifts, stewarding donors, and promoting a culture of philanthropy to support the university's advancement and philanthropic mission.

Highlights
  • Identify and cultivate potential major giving prospects through research and relationship-building.
  • Solicit major gifts via personal visits, presentations, and calls, presenting compelling cases for support.
  • Provide stewardship through personalized acknowledgements and ongoing donor engagement.
  • Advance a culture of philanthropy encouraging alumni and stakeholders to support Auburn University.
  • Collaborate with advancement colleagues and university partners to strategize fundraising efforts.
  • Develop and present campaign proposals aligned with funding priorities.
  • Meet and report on fundraising metrics and assist with special events.
  • Requires frequent travel and meetings, with work during non-traditional hours and high autonomy.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and six years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or public relations.
  • Valid in-state driver’s license required.
  • Salary range: $69,720 - $125,500 annually.