Denison University Senior Development Officer or Development Officer - Individual Giving (2  Positions)

Denison University seeks two dynamic and results-oriented individuals to join its team of development and planned giving professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to build on the momentum of Denison's successful giving programs and to work at a thriving liberal arts college in an environment that's fun (honestly) because the people here work hard, laugh a lot, and believe in what they're doing. The successful candidates will build relationships with Denison among prospects, donors, and volunteers. He/she will cultivate, solicit, and steward outright and deferred gifts, managing an appropriate number of leadership gift prospects, through personal visits, college events, and other contacts. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. In particular, the development officers must be careful listeners who can gain the trust and respect of a diverse constituency. Both positions require collaborative work with the advancement team and with colleagues all over campus. Energetic, hard-working, and a "can-do" spirit are all must-have qualities, along with a strong belief in the extraordinary value of a liberal arts education. Bachelor's degree and extensive travel are required. A minimum of 2 - 5 years of fundraising experience is required, with a preference for leadership gift fundraising experience at the 100k+ level. Denison University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits at Denison and affiliated colleges throughout the Midwest. Granville, Ohio, is a place you have to see to believe: lovely, family-friendly, sophisticated, and charming, with an excellent public school system. And Granville is just 27 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio, the 15th largest metro area in the United States. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2010. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.

Date Posted: June 2010