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St. Hubert's

$60 - $80/hr

Development Officer Full Time Salaried 8810-Clerical Oglethorpe Street, Washington, DC, US 3 days ... Connect donors and prospects with HRA programs, staff, leadership, animals, andmission. * Serve as ...

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Humane Rescue Alliance

$60 - $80/hr

Development Officer Full Time Salaried 8810-Clerical Oglethorpe Street, Washington, DC, US 3 days ... Connect donors and prospects with HRA programs, staff, leadership, animals, andmission. * Serve as ...

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Special Kids, Inc.

Development Officer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Development Officer oversees the development of support materials in the areas of marketing, communications, and public relations staff, and coordinates strategic and tactical functions with ...

Special Kids Inc

Development Officer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Development Officer oversees the development of support materials in the areas of marketing, communications, and public relations staff, and coordinates strategic and tactical functions with ...

Henry Ford Health

Development Officer

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Development Officer will work closely with Development Office Staff, Department/Program leadership, physicians, and donor advisors to identify prospects and develop solicitation strategies for ...

MiraCosta College

Development Officer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff 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 the difference between Staff Development Officer vs Training Coordinator?

AspectStaff Development OfficerTraining Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-CP), bachelor's degree in HR or related fieldSimilar certifications, bachelor's degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate, educational, or nonprofit settings focusing on employee growthCorporate or organizational settings managing training programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in HR departments to develop staff skillsCommonly used in HR and training departments for program execution
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles involving staff development and training planningCompared for roles focused on organizing and delivering training sessions

The main difference is that a Staff Development Officer focuses on designing and implementing comprehensive staff development programs, while a Training Coordinator primarily manages the logistics and delivery of specific training sessions. Both roles require similar qualifications and are integral to employee growth within organizations, but the Staff Development Officer has a broader strategic focus.

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Infographic showing various Staff Development Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,448 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

Development Officer

Hattiesburg, MS • On-site

University of Southern Mississippi
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) references when applying for this position.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Development Officer develops charitable support for the University through the USM Foundation. This position identifies prospects, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors to raise major gifts of 25,000 or more in support of University objectives while meeting defined visit and solicitation goals and working closely with the Chief Development Officer, deans, faculty, staff, volunteers and other key stakeholders to achieve those goals, by working with guidance from supervisors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

  1. Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards alumni and other donors to include development and implementation of prospect strategy, preparation of written materials, direct solicitation, and, if appropriate, solicitation in tandem with others. Engages deans, University faculty and staff, and others in advancement efforts, as required. Stewards relationships with existing donors.
  2. Maintains records of visits, solicitations, and cultivation statuses in accordance with system requirements and Foundation protocols. Records detailed interaction of all visits and prospect management including proposals to prospects and gifts donated to the Foundation.
  3. Manages a portfolio of prospective donors with input and assistance from the Chief Development Officer. Works with Research team to identify new prospects for major and planned gifts to build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects. Ensures all assigned prospects are managed effectively and adjusts strategy as needed.
  4. Meets defined visit, solicitation and gift closure goals. Exercises and promotes good judgment, discretion in interactions and application of ethics related to development activities.
  5.  Manages an expense budget to optimize utilization of resources to achieve stated goals. Plans and implements personal travel, as necessary. Completes expense submittals on a timely basis.
  6.  Performs other duties as assigned.

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