Organizes and oversees the institution’s records relating to current and prospective donors, conducts research to discover prospects for gifts, and documents the association of these prospects with the college or university.

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Advancement Services Coordinator (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Research and Prospect Manager (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
College Advancement Manager (Cochise College)

Under supervision, assists in cultivating and broadening alumni interest in and financial support of the university. Develops, strengthens, and implements both campus and regional alumni programs; plans and implements major homecoming and reunion events. May supervise support staff and/or a group of volunteers. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Senior level typically requires 2-3 years of related experience.

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Program Coordinator, Alumnae & Alumni Relations (Notre Dame of Maryland University)

Under supervision, assists in the administration and implementation of annual giving programs. Develops, oversees, and evaluates assigned area of the campaign; researches, visits, cultivates, solicits, and thanks prospective donors to annual fund; monitors content and substance of mailings to constituents and analyzes past responses; coordinates staff reunion development committees. May supervise support staff and/or a group of volunteers. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Senior level typically requires 2-3 years of fundraising experience.

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Scholarships & Donor Recognition Manager (Kennesaw State University)

Implements and coordinates a broad-based strategy of donor recognition, stewardship, and donor communications. Publishes and distributes stewardship reports on endowed funds. Manages donor gift acknowledgements and proactively identifies opportunities to communicate with donors and alumni. Plans and executes cultivation and stewardship events on campus and around the country. Manages communication between development staff and academic departments, interdisciplinary programs, and research centers.

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Donor Relations Officer (University of Alaska)
Donor Relations Coordinator (University of Alaska)
Scholarships & Donor Recognition Manager (Kennesaw State University)

Responsible for fund-raising efforts within schools, colleges and units of the institution. Also referred to as constituency-based giving.

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Vice President, Development & Tri-C Foundation (Cuyahoga Community College)
Senior Director of Development (Elmhurst College)
Director of Development (Fairleigh Dickinson University)
Director-External Relations (Oregon State University)
Vice President for Advancement (Saint Francis University)

Responsible for providing information about the institution to students, faculty, and the public. Functions typically include news media relations; preparation or review of news releases and photographs; and preparation and distribution of newsletters, magazines, and other publications.

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Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications (The University of Maryland, College Park)
Associate Vice President for University Communications & Marketing (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications and Marketing (Johnson County Community College)

Manages a designated college’s/ school’s communications function that is distinct from the institution’s central communications function. Engages in media relations, public information, public affairs, and publications. Develops communication strategies consistent with university/ school goals, objectives, and priorities, in consultation with university leadership and other appropriate individuals and groups.

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Director, Marketing and Communications (Kennesaw State University)
Director of Marketing (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Director Strategic Communications and Marketing (Southern College of Optometry)

Responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of alumnae, parents, and friends of the institution capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Senior level typically requires 2-3 years of related experience.

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Major Gifts Officer (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Major and Planned Giving Officer (Notre Dame of Maryland University)

Identifies, cultivates and motivates donors to make significant gifts assisting them with gift planning strategies, financial and estate planning, tax law and real estate. Collaborates with all divisions/schools in the institution. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Senior level typically requires 2–3 years of experience in planned giving/development and/or a related field.

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Major and Planned Giving Officer (Notre Dame of Maryland University)

Responsible for nurturing top donor prospects and securing the institution’s largest gifts (typically in the $2M-$5M range). Works closely with the chief development/advancement officer, institutional executive officers, and academic deans to solicit principal top gift prospects and to secure and maintain top donor relations.

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Senior Director of Grants and Donor Operations (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Executive Director, Development (The University of Maryland, College Park)
Program Director for Development (Johnson County Community College)

Ensures that institution’s brand identity is properly represented on goods and services. Protects and controls the use of institution’s name and marks on merchandise. Distributes and approves logo artwork; promotes products and designs consistent with the goals and image of the institution. Approves licenses, establishes/maintains cooperative relationships, and oversees royalty revenues. Manages market share of products in retail venues.

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Director, Intellectual Property and Commercialization (University of Rhode Island)