Regional Development Officer

Regional Development Officer

Utica College, a small comprehensive college in Upstate New York, is seeking applications for a Regional Development Officer. The Regional Development Officer (RDO) shall have primary responsibility, through an assigned constituent region, for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Pioneer Society level donors, largely in the range of $1,000 – $10,000 for all purposes and designations within the established fundraising priorities for the College. In addition, the RDO will be responsible for securing sponsorship support for Inter-Collegiate Athletics, and for other College programs as may be assigned. In addition, through the RDO’s work in the assigned region, she/he shall be responsible for encouraging the opportunities for alumni, parents, and friends to volunteer in a variety of capacities, attend both campus and regional programs and events, and remain connected through their specific class and/or affinity networks.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Utica College, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the UC mission and culture to help determine their potential success at http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/. Our Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in background,  perspective, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.  At UC, diversity means that we are a community that represents a range of human experience and makes conscious choices to appreciate, respect, and learn from each other. Utica College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Frontline Fundraising (70%):
   Serving on the Development team, the RDOwill be assigned a specific region that has a significant concentration of alumni, parents, and friends. She/he will collaborate with other members of the Development and constituent relations staff to plan and execute a focused engagement strategy to increase the number of donors and overall dollars contributed to the College on an annual basis, especially at the Pioneer Society level; encourage volunteering for various opportunities, encourage attendance at campus and regional events, and to connect with alumni and friends on the basis of class, affinity, and regional interests; Conduct personal visits in the assigned region in order to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors supporting established College fundraising priorities. The RDOis expected to secure a minimum of 10-15 quality personal visits (QPVs) per month throughout the fiscal year on an annual basis; Support the Director of Development and the other development officers on all matters pertaining to increasing the number of donors who give at the Pioneer Society level – contributions between $1,000 and $10,000.
   B. Special Giving Initiatives (25%):
   Working closely with the Director of Development, and other RDOs, plan, implement, and monitor a comprehensive sponsorship initiative for Inter-Collegiate Athletics that provides annual and restricted support for the General Athletic Fund, and for specific teams. Personally solicit a minimum of 35-50 business and corporate sponsors for annual or multi-year sponsorship contracts. Participate fully in the fulfillment and stewardship efforts for all sponsorship contributors.
   C. Other Duties (5%):
   Participate fully in annual planning and goal setting for the Division, the department, the assigned region, and any integrated planning efforts.

Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria. Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by College insurance carrier guidelines; Travel required on behalf of the College.