Sr. Fundraising Professional - Indianapolis - beBeePhilanthropist

Job title: Senior Development Officer

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Role Summary

• Serve as primary frontline fundraiser for comprehensive campaign advancing institutional priorities through philanthropic investment supporting academic programs and long-term sustainability.
• Proactively identify qualify manage portfolio of 60-90 donors prospects with capacity inclination make five- six-figure gifts prioritizing values alignment readiness within 12-24 month campaign timeframe plan execute high-quality strategy-driven donor engagements annually including discovery visits cultivation meetings solicitations stewardship conversations conducted person virtually develop implement individualized donor engagement solicitation strategies aligning donor interests campaign priorities organizational mission values commitments equity inclusion academic excellence prepare compelling donor-centered proposals solicitations securing five- six-figure commitments support institutional priorities partner closely vice president advancement trustees faculty volunteers strategically engage donors prospects preparing leadership volunteers effective interactions collaborate communication colleagues ensure clear consistent compelling message reflecting lived impact resonating diverse audiences maintain accurate timely records CRM system supporting forecasting reporting portfolio management meaningful stewardship represent institution seminary-related events strengthening inclusive community presence support goals