Villanova University
Development Officer, Tri-State
Villanova University - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Posting Number: 20254295S
Position Title: Development Officer, Tri-State
Position Type: Staff
Location: New York, NY
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department: 604 - University Advancement
Position Summary:
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University!
Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!
Why work at Villanova?
Join a mission-driven organization. Since
Villanova University's
founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's
inclusion
again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and
more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10-year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless., with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University's philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanova's next comprehensive capital campaign.
This position is based out of Villanova's NYC Advancement Office in the Chrysler Building. Reporting to the Director of Major Giving for the Tri-State Region, the Development Officer serves as a front-line fundraiser and member of the University's
Tri-State Region fundraising team based in New York City . Primary duties include establishing and managing effective relationships with varied donor prospects and existing donors.
The Development Officer, under the supervision of the Director of Major Giving, will identify and qualify potential major donors. The Development Officer is expected to conduct a minimum of 15-16 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of at least 150-175 prospects with a gift capacity of $10,000 to $99,999 (primarily $50,000+). The Development Officer is responsible for moving prospects through the complete giving cycle by designing and implementing strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Development Officer must be able to represent Villanova University enthusiastically and accurately to a variety of constituents including key volunteers, alumni, parents and friends of the University.
In addition to the incumbent's role as a University-wide Development Officer, this position will assist the Director in enhancing the successful fundraising program in the Tri-State region within the context of Villanova University's overall fundraising efforts. The Development Officer will assist in the coordination of all formal stewardship activities for prospects in the Tri-State region, in conjunction with regional officers and the University's stewardship team. The incumbent will also support prospect engagement and involvement efforts related to cultivation and fundraising events in the Tri-State region. The incumbent will also coordinate some administrative activities for the Tri-State team. By identifying and qualifying prospective donors and cultivating relationships, the Development Officer will expand and strengthen Villanova's major gift pipeline in the Tri-State region.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and manage a portfolio of 150-175 prospects. Establish and manage effective relationships with portfolio prospects and donors; conduct 15-16 prospect visits monthly and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects. Plan and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies using work and stewardship plans; identify and evaluate potential donors from available research, peer screenings, and event participation. Support prospect engagement and involvement efforts for University-wide events and programs taking place in the Tri-State region. Be a point of contact for constituents in the Tri-State region to engage in the life of the University; encourage participation in activities and evaluate potential for development involvement. Oversee prospect stewardship contacts and activities for all New York prospects and donors together with the University stewardship team and other Advancement colleagues. Provide administrative support for Tri-State based advancement efforts. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required. The incumbent is required to have a minimum of two to three years of experience in the nonprofit sector (or a transferable field) with exposure to frontline fundraising/client services preferred. Demonstrated understanding of individual fundraising required, preferably in the field of higher education and/or within the Tri-State philanthropic community. Commitment to the principles behind higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission expected. Understanding of the University culture and ability to work within a multi-layered management system required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required. Must be well organized and detail oriented. The incumbent must be comfortable working in a team oriented environment, as well as a disciplined self-starter who is results-oriented. Knowledge of general office equipment, including use of laptop computers, required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Regular travel to the Philadelphia-area expected. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel required.
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
$70,000-73,900. Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band: 14
Job Classification: exempt
Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number: 20254295S
Position Title: Development Officer, Tri-State
Position Type: Staff
Location: New York, NY
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department: 604 - University Advancement
Position Summary:
Ignite Your Career at Villanova University!
Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change!
Why work at Villanova?
Join a mission-driven organization. Since
Villanova University's
founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's
inclusion
again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and
more . Villanova University has embarked on a 10-year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless., with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community. University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University's philanthropic supporters as we prepare for Villanova's next comprehensive capital campaign.
This position is based out of Villanova's NYC Advancement Office in the Chrysler Building. Reporting to the Director of Major Giving for the Tri-State Region, the Development Officer serves as a front-line fundraiser and member of the University's
Tri-State Region fundraising team based in New York City . Primary duties include establishing and managing effective relationships with varied donor prospects and existing donors.
The Development Officer, under the supervision of the Director of Major Giving, will identify and qualify potential major donors. The Development Officer is expected to conduct a minimum of 15-16 prospect visits per month and manage a portfolio of at least 150-175 prospects with a gift capacity of $10,000 to $99,999 (primarily $50,000+). The Development Officer is responsible for moving prospects through the complete giving cycle by designing and implementing strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The Development Officer must be able to represent Villanova University enthusiastically and accurately to a variety of constituents including key volunteers, alumni, parents and friends of the University.
In addition to the incumbent's role as a University-wide Development Officer, this position will assist the Director in enhancing the successful fundraising program in the Tri-State region within the context of Villanova University's overall fundraising efforts. The Development Officer will assist in the coordination of all formal stewardship activities for prospects in the Tri-State region, in conjunction with regional officers and the University's stewardship team. The incumbent will also support prospect engagement and involvement efforts related to cultivation and fundraising events in the Tri-State region. The incumbent will also coordinate some administrative activities for the Tri-State team. By identifying and qualifying prospective donors and cultivating relationships, the Development Officer will expand and strengthen Villanova's major gift pipeline in the Tri-State region.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and manage a portfolio of 150-175 prospects. Establish and manage effective relationships with portfolio prospects and donors; conduct 15-16 prospect visits monthly and assume stewardship responsibilities for assigned prospects. Plan and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies using work and stewardship plans; identify and evaluate potential donors from available research, peer screenings, and event participation. Support prospect engagement and involvement efforts for University-wide events and programs taking place in the Tri-State region. Be a point of contact for constituents in the Tri-State region to engage in the life of the University; encourage participation in activities and evaluate potential for development involvement. Oversee prospect stewardship contacts and activities for all New York prospects and donors together with the University stewardship team and other Advancement colleagues. Provide administrative support for Tri-State based advancement efforts. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required. The incumbent is required to have a minimum of two to three years of experience in the nonprofit sector (or a transferable field) with exposure to frontline fundraising/client services preferred. Demonstrated understanding of individual fundraising required, preferably in the field of higher education and/or within the Tri-State philanthropic community. Commitment to the principles behind higher education and a strong desire to associate with Villanova University and champion its mission expected. Understanding of the University culture and ability to work within a multi-layered management system required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required. Must be well organized and detail oriented. The incumbent must be comfortable working in a team oriented environment, as well as a disciplined self-starter who is results-oriented. Knowledge of general office equipment, including use of laptop computers, required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Regular travel to the Philadelphia-area expected. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel required.
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
$70,000-73,900. Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band: 14
Job Classification: exempt