The Phi Delta Theta Foundation is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join their team. The Advancement Officer will actively manage a primary portfolio of 150 prospects while moving them through the gift cycle and building support for the Phi Delta Theta strategic plan and capital campaign. This position requires frequent travel and is considered a remote position with preference to donor geography. On-boarding and training will require time at the General Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio.
This position identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts of $25,000 and above from alumni, parents, and friends of Phi Delta Theta. They will also be responsible for the Annual Fund Trustees’ Roundtable Society and Living Bond Society growth among loyal Annual Fund donors.
Who We Are
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide its members a lifetime experience that allows each member to reach their own personal greatness. Founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on December 26, 1848, Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity has 189 chapters and emerging chapters and ninety alumni clubs across the United States and Canada. To date, the Fraternity has initiated over 294,000 men into the society whose founding principles are Friendship, Sound Learning, and Rectitude.
We are a dynamic organization overseeing multiple entities with a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial integrity, and mission-driven outcomes.
Who We Serve
Guided by our Cardinal Principles, we create transformational experiences for our members, volunteers, communities, and staff all in the pursuit of greatness.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 140–150 primary prospects, introducing them to giving opportunities with the Foundation.
- Solicit gifts of $25,000 and above.
- Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:
- Initiate contact with at least 120 potential leadership and major gift donors annually.
- Develop tailored cultivation strategies, collaborating with organizational volunteers and Foundation Trustees.
- Move potential donors toward solicitation and closure in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Maintain stewardship contacts with donors to ensure ongoing engagement.
- Focus on securing support for Fraternity educational programs and scholarships.
- Monitor all prospect interactions to ensure positive, purposeful donor relations.
- Plan and participate in alumni cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events, both in partnership with alumni clubs and through special Foundation-sponsored events.
- Support and participate in Phi Delta Theta’s major conferences and other Foundation-supported meetings.
- Assist in developing articles for The Scroll (alumni magazine) and other communication platforms that promote the Foundation’s mission and activities.
- Contribute to the execution of all approved programs, projects, and functions of the Foundation staff.
- Participate in professional and interfraternal conferences and workshops (FFE, AFP, CASE) relevant to Foundation activities.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; professional experience in relationship building, alumni relations, or fundraising strongly desired.
- Skills:
- Excellent organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and ability to plan, measure, and achieve specific goals.
- Superior people skills, including tact, diplomacy, sophistication, curiosity, and confidentiality.
- Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
- Empathetic disposition and perseverance in work.
- Optimistic and positive attitude.
- Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel frequently, including nights and weekends.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on a mission focused team and make a meaningful impact on a historic international organization with a 200,000+ membership base.
- Salaried position with industry competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- 100% employer-paid health plan, including vision and dental supplemental coverages, health reimbursement arrangements, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Meaningful 401k retirement plan with a 4% match and additional performance-based contributions.
- Flexible Paid Time Off Policy with additional paid time off for holidays, office closures at years end, and short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance plan options.
- Additional benefits include an employee wellness stipend, flexible workspaces, technology stipends with mobile phone plan reimbursements, staff events, and employee recognition programs.
- Hybrid work flexibility, allowing for optimal work-life balance while maintaining collaborative relationships with our team.
Work Environments and Physical Requirements
Stamina to travel as needed in addition to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Application Process
Interested candidates should provide a résumé, writing samples, and references to Myra Duritsch by September 30, 2025.
