Job Description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic team atmosphere and takes pleasure in building relationships? GCU is presently searching for a Development Officer who can identify, cultivate, and secure donations and sponsorship prospects for GCU, all while maintaining favorable connections both within and outside the organization.

What you will do: 

  • Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to develop and close strategic gift and sponsorship opportunities.

  • Regularly review specific university assets that can be leveraged to maximize gift and sponsorship opportunities.

  • Maintain an active portfolio of prospects & supporters within the GCU database. Engage in a minimum of 252 quality interactions annually with these prospects.

  • Collaborate internally within GCU to develop partnerships for gift activation.

  • Participates in other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Flexible hours to include some weekends and evenings.

  • Strategic and creative thinking skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Able to be a flexible and reliable team player.

  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays 

  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events  

  • Free covered parking 

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program 

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

Application Instructions

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