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Lucy Corr

Development Officer

Henrico, VA · On-site

The Development Officer is a passionate, mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the mission through strategic fundraising and meaningful relationship-building. The Development Officer leads ...

Saint Luke's

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Chillicothe, MO · Hybrid

? Step into a high-impact leadership role as the Development Officer at Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital, driving strategy and philanthropic growth! * Cultivate major donors ...

ACLU of Nevada

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North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$65K/yr

We are currently seeking a Development Officer to provide the right self-starter candidate with the opportunity to make an impact in supporting the important work the ACLU of Nevada does in service ...

ACLU

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

North Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$65K/yr

We are currently seeking a Development Officer to provide the right self-starter candidate with the opportunity to make an impact in supporting the important work the ACLU of Nevada does in service ...

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How much do development officer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for development officer in the United States is $74,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Development Officer?

A development officer often works for a non-profit organization, charity, college, or university. Your role in this career focuses on fundraising and donor relations. Your responsibilities revolve around building revenue for the organization through donations and fundraising efforts, so your daily job duties may include planning major fundraising campaigns, utilizing social media to create awareness of a need, planning events to raise funds, finding volunteers for various projects and events, and communicating with executives about revenue and expense reports. Development officers may also write persuasive materials for publication in local newspapers, on websites, or in newsletters.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Development Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Officer, you need expertise in fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing, typically supported by a relevant degree such as in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems (such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce), event planning tools, and fundraising platforms is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and strategic thinking help build lasting relationships and effectively convey an organization's mission. These skills are crucial for securing financial resources and fostering partnerships that sustain nonprofit initiatives and growth.

How does a Development Officer typically collaborate with other departments to achieve fundraising goals?

Development Officers frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with marketing, communications, and program teams to align fundraising initiatives with organizational objectives. They often coordinate with event planners for donor events, work closely with finance to track donations, and collaborate with executive leadership to identify and cultivate major gift prospects. Successful collaboration ensures that fundraising campaigns are cohesive, donor communications are consistent, and organizational needs are clearly communicated to supporters. This teamwork helps maximize fundraising effectiveness and supports the overall mission.
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Infographic showing various Development Officer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, and 61% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,448 per year, or $35.8 per hour.
Development Officer

Development Officer

Lucy Corr

Henrico, VA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Description:

The Lucy Corr Foundation is seeking a proactive and experienced Development Officer to drive our fundraising efforts, initially on a part-time basis, (25-29 hours per week). The position is designed with a defined path to transition into a full-time role within 6-12 months, contingent on successfully meeting certain parameters.


Reporting to the Interim Executive Director and Lucy Corr Foundation, the Development Officer will have responsibility for Lucy Corr Foundation. The candidate will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations and business plans and understand the same for Lucy Corr Foundation.


The Development Officer is a passionate, mission-driven leader responsible for advancing the mission through strategic fundraising and meaningful relationship-building. The Development Officer leads all fundraising efforts with a strong focus on donor engagement, major gifts, and corporate partnerships working closely with the Commission, CEO, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements:

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and estate planners.

  • Fundraising Campaigns: Plan and execute scheduled appeals, special events, and digital fundraising campaigns.
  • Strategy Development: Collaborate with leadership to create a development work plan and budget to increase revenue.
  • Qualified Donor Visits and Management: Researching funding sources, preparing grant proposals, and managing reporting requirements.
  • Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence and consistent quality of finance, administration, fundraising, communications and grants.
  • Actively engage and energize partnering organizations, funders, board members, business community and volunteers.
  • Support a strong board of directors and develop relationships with Lucy Corr staff and administration.
  • Maintain systems to track progress and regularly evaluate program components, to measure success that can be effectively communicated to the board, grantors, and other constituents.
  • Produce annual report, social media, and annual giving communications.
  • Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support program operations.
  • Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.

Qualifications

The Development Officer will be thoroughly committed to the Lucy Corr Foundation’s mission. Incumbents must have proven leadership and relationship management experience. Demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. Ideally holding a master’s degree, with at least five years of development experience
  • Track record of effectively leading a development effort with specific examples of developing strategies that have helped an organization to grow. Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or non-profit development
  • Commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
  • Excellence in management of strategic objectives and management of a budget
  • Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders (including volunteers) and cultures
  • Excellent written communication skills for donor communications and grant proposals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with direct donor solicitation
  • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative
  • Passionate, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed. Highly detailed oriented
  • Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation for business-related travel.