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Development Officer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$62K - $67K/yr

Description Position Summary The Development Officer is responsible for spearheading the implementation of strategies to develop initial relationships with individual donors and works with the ...

ACLU of Nevada

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 ...

PensacolaChristian

Development Officer

Arbutus, MD · On-site

Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service Development Officer The Development Officer will serve the long-term needs of Pensacola Christian College by building relationships and planned (legacy ...

Carleton

Development Officer

Northfield, MN · On-site

$100K/yr

Development Officer Department: Development Classification: Exempt Grade: 13 FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week) Position Overview: The Development Officer is responsible for developing and ...

YMCA of Greater Nashua

Development Officer

Nashua, NH · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Description DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FULL-TIME, EXEMPT position; YMCA of Greater Nashua Learn, Grow, and Thrive with a career at the Y Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively ...

Carleton University

Development Officer

Northfield, MN · On-site

$100K/yr

Development Officer Department: Development Classification: Exempt Grade: 13 FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week) Position Overview: The Development Officer is responsible for developing and ...

YMCA

Development Officer

Nashua, NH · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

creating and executing fundraising campaigns, cultivating donor relationships, and securing financial support The Development Officer supports the mission of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit ...

Connecticut Children's

Development Officer

Hartford, CT · On-site

The Development Officer will coordinate and perform a variety of fundraising, administrative and operational support duties. Primary focus will be to undertake foundation and grant philanthropy for ...

Connecticut Children's

Development Officer

Hartford, CT · On-site

The Development Officer will coordinate and perform a variety of fundraising, administrative and operational support duties. Primary focus will be to undertake foundation and grant philanthropy for ...

Hope House Colorado

Development Officer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

As the Development Officer you will be responsible for all aspects of assigned events, outreach activities, various aspects of individual giving, and utilizes the Champion database, Raiser's Edge, to ...

Options For Learning

Development Officer

West Covina, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Development Officer West Covina, Calif. | Office/other About Options for Learning At Options for Learning, we partner with children, families, educators, and communities to create strong foundations ...

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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

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Are you naturally curious about people and their desires to make a difference in the world? Nebraska Wesleyan is recruiting a Development Officer. Successful candidates will be astute listeners with the ability to connect with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, have a passion for higher education, an ability to work collaboratively, a servant leadership perspective and a drive to transform lives and impact societal good through philanthropy.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time, twelve-month Development Officer, responsible for raising funds while increasing the number of donors to the University, through personal outreach to the university's alumni and friends. Primary responsibilities include listening to understand what inspires individual donors to give, developing thoughtful strategies to engage, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors and creating meaningful experiences for those who support Nebraska Wesleyan.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a nationally recognized liberal arts university known for its close student-faculty relationships and commitment to student success. The Development Officer will play a key role in connecting donors to transformational opportunities to support students, faculty and the ongoing mission of NWU.
NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, seven weeks of paid time off per year as an exempt employee through vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.
Responsibilities:
  • Manages a portfolio of donors and prospective donors and creates and executes strategies for each stage of the donor engagement process aligned with University priorities.
  • Conducts face-to-face meetings, and engages with alumni and friends by mail, email, phone and social media.
  • Develops annual, measurable goals in conjunction with the Associate VP of Advancement.
  • Develops communication and engagement plans for loyal donors to the university with the goal of deepening their relationship with the university.
  • Solicits gifts and demonstrates a sound understanding of fundraising principles.
  • Works well with others and collaborates from a position of appreciative inquiry.
  • Provides accurate and timely reports (examples include call reports and goal tracking).
  • Travels in order to build and maintain donor relationships and represent the university.
  • Occasionally works nights and weekend hours for event participation and to meet with alumni and friends of the university.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of givers to advance their philanthropy, or related experience in a university setting or experience in a comparable goal and mission-oriented environment preferred.
  • An understanding of the principles and methods of fund raising and constituent relations.
  • Adaptable, flexible and eager to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Advancement goals.
  • Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet schedule deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Must be computer proficient, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications and should be familiar with utilizing databases.
  • Ability to maintain and be responsible for confidential information.
  • Able to travel which accounts for approximately 30% position responsibilities, including air travel and overnight stays.

How to Apply:
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: . NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.
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