The University of South Alabama is one of the fastest growing universities in the South, providing quality academic programs, innovative classroom experiences, and a campus rich in diversity and student life.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the Director, MCI Development, identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects for annual gifts through various special events; coordinates the Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) annual fundraising gala and plans and executes MCI supported fundraising events; solicits and secures major, minor and In-Kind sponsorships for all events; recruits volunteers for committee commitment; assists in management of committee preparing committee materials for meeting and committee assignments; develops and maintains event budgets and performs related business activities; develops material used to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for MCI; coordinates USA participation in external fundraising events which benefit MCI; refers major gift prospects from special events to the appropriate gift officer; prepares donor reports using Raisers Edge; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in business, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of professional comprehensive fundraising experience. Special event fundraising experience is highly preferred.
