Development Officer

Job Overview

Position Summary:
The Development Officer serves the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary as a member of the Development Team. This team operates with the highest ethical standards, advanced development principles, and is deeply rooted in responding to the world’s need for faithful leaders. Our focus is to
assist donors in their charitable intent through the cultivation of constituent relationships and the solicitation of generous gifts from current and prospective donors.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as primary solicitor for up to 150 donors and prospects.
• Work closely with the Vice President for Development and other Development Officers for setting goals and strategies for cultivation of assigned donors.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct effective and efficient individual donor meetings that result in increased donor engagement in the Wartburg mission.
• Facilitate Wartburg donor gatherings as needed to share the Wartburg story with a wider audience and build new potential donor relationships.
• Represent Wartburg Theological Seminary at congregational events and other church gatherings.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s mission, programs, activities, and fundraising priorities.

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Hold a degree from or have strong connection to Wartburg Seminary.
• Training in and understanding of development science preferred.
• 1-3 years related development experience with background in higher education advancement preferred.

Skills Required:
• Understand and support the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Self-starter with ability to think and work with little direct supervision.
• Well organized with ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Educational Reimbursement

To apply please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references to hr@wartburgseminary.edu.

Wartburg Theological Seminary recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.