Foundation: Development Officer

POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Foundation beginning 7/1/2025. The working title for this assignment is Development Officer with an official title of Gift Officer I. This is a renewable appointment. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor’s degree

-Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team

-Prior demonstrated experience in higher education, education, marketing, communications, public relations, sales, or related areas

-Demonstrated experience in strong work ethic and high degree of curiosity

-Ability to travel as necessary to meet with prospective donors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experience in higher education fundraising

-Appreciation for and passion for working in higher education

-Strong commitment and connection to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

DUTIES: Reporting to the Vice President of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, the Development Officer is responsible for building personal relationships with donors, alumni and friends of UW-Eau Claire to assess interest and capacity in becoming major donors to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The target level for major gifts in support of UW-Eau Claire people and programs is $25,000 and above. Working in close coordination with the Foundation Vice President and other team members, the Development Officer will focus on one-on-one qualification, cultivation and solicitation activities that promote long-term involvement and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors. The Development Officer interacts extensively with alumni and friends of the university. This position focuses primarily on Wisconsin and selected geographic regions of the United States where there are critical masses of UW-Eau Claire alumni. Travel is required. This is a professional academic staff position in the Development Specialist title series.

THE UNIT: The unit of the Foundation consists of 27 staff members and serves as an independent, tax exempt 501©3 organization dedicated to stewarding private funds donated for the sole benefit of the University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/about/work-uw-eau-claire.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/ .You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Foundation: Development Officer position (Job ID #21865) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial graduate school transcript [if applicable]
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: digginja@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by June 19, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf) . Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.