Advancement Officer for MU Extension and the Missouri 4-H Foundation

Advancement

About MU Extension
Through the innovations of the University of Missouri, MU Extension improves lives, businesses, and communities by focusing on solving Missouri's grand challenges around agricultural growth, economic opportunity, educational access, and health and well-being. Our distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies that enhance access to the resources and research of the University of Missouri. MU Extension offers in-person and online programming, publications, and information in these major interest areas: Agriculture and Environment, Business and Community, Health and Safety, Youth and Family.

About the Missouri 4-H Foundation
The Missouri 4-H Foundation in an MU affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1949 and led by an independent board of trustees. The mission of the Missouri 4-H Foundation is to empower tomorrow's leaders by funding meaningful experiences today. We do this by partnering with individuals, organizations, and foundations to support the work of Missouri 4-H, helping kids develop important life skills through hands-on projects under the guidance of caring adult mentors. We offer college scholarships, funding for state and local 4-H programs, recognition for 4-H volunteers, and seed money for new and expanded 4-H programs.

Job Description:
The University of Missouri Office of Advancement is hiring an Advancement Officer to work as a member of the MU Extension and Engagement fundraising team. The position will focus primarily on major gifts and donor stewardship to increase the donor base for MU Extension and the Missouri 4-H Foundation. The position will also provide support for activities associated with pipeline development. Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Advancement, this position will have the opportunity to:

* Identify prospective individual donors, corporations, and foundations, and initiate appropriate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities, requiring a minimum number of prospect proposals, travel, and a significant number of personal visits.
* Establish and maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with monthly and quarterly activity and progress goals.
* Work with the Sr. Director of Advancement to identify local giving and develop strategies that encourage philanthropy for county Extension Councils and 4-H Councils.
* Work closely with development staff to lead the creation and implementation of annual appeals, campaigns and initiatives for MU Extension and the Missouri 4-H Foundation, collaborating with the Missouri 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and the MU Office of Annual Giving and Membership.
* Attend any donor functions, central Advancement meetings and participate in prospect strategy meetings.
* Assist with other development projects as needed.

The Advancement Officer works collaboratively with partners in Extension and across the University, including MU Extension and Advancement leadership, the Missouri 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees, the MU Office of Annual Giving and Membership, and MU Extension and 4-H faculty, staff, and volunteers across the state.

Ideal Competencies of a Successful Candidate:
* Collaborator that has the ability to work, formally and informally, within one's team and across the organization.
* Effective communicator that has the ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts orally and in writing and can actively listen and respond appropriately.
* Excellent time manager with the ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks with attention to deadlines, concurrent management of projects and ability to create and follow a set strategy to goals and objectives.
* Critical thinker that is able to analyze and evaluate information and make appropriate decisions.
* Donor focused with the ability to learn and understand organizational relationships and dynamics and use them to achieve objectives and goals.

Annual Goals and Metrics:
Success will be measured through the tracking of individual goals for proposals delivered and closed, number of personal contacts with donors, and dollars raised.
* $200,000 Dollars Raised
* 6-7 Major Gift Proposals Presented ($50K and above)
* 3-4 Major Gifts Closed ($50K and above)
* 50-75 Evaluation Visits

M-F 8 am - 5 pm, includes travel, irregular weekend and evening hours

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

* Fundraising experience, alumni/volunteer relations or public relations; or equivalent transferable skills showing an understanding of the development model, i.e. pursuing and cultivating donors, customers, or business relationships.
* Strong familiarity with the University of Missouri, MU Extension and 4-H is preferred.

Salary Range: $52,915.20-$63,000 annually

Grade: GGS-010

University Title: Advancement Officer

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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