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​The Office of Advancement plays a crucial role in securing resources for the University’s advancement and raising awareness of AUK’s academic services, achievements, and plans. We establish partnerships with philanthropists and donors to secure funding for key University initiatives. Our primary focus is serving the AUK community by securing financial resources to facilitate their studies, work, and research. We fundraise for student scholarships and financial aid, faculty development, capital expansion projects, manage alumni relations, and raise funds for the University’s endowment.​

Position Summary

​The Development Officer is responsible for providing support to the Office of Advancement in fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to securing philanthropic income for the University and ensure effective and timely support for fundraising activities from various sources. This role requires an organized and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail and timing. ​

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate/manage fundraising drives aimed at securing philanthropic income for the University.
• Contribute substantially to the implementation of the annual giving program.
• Build up relations with existing and new corporate and individual donors to sustain and expand the relationship for the future, and attract new donors.
• Conduct prospect research using online search tools to identify new giving opportunities, including profiling prospective individual donors.
• Assist with the production and implementation of appeal campaigns, sponsorships requests, and other fundraising communications and activities.
• Attend networking events to increase professional network, refine relationship management skills, and enhance Cedars outreach and capacity
• Utilize the CRM system to record and archive work processes and contacts on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain effective working relationships with University units, including Finance, Communications, Student Affairs, Admission/Registration, and IT.
• Uphold donor confidentiality and maintain confidentiality of information and projects undertaken by the Office of Advancement.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and practices in philanthropy and advancement, engaging in self-learning and professional development.
• Contribute to the success of the Office of Advancement by performing other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.