Moving
toward unprecedented accomplishments and boasting excellence in leadership,
academics, athletics, and philanthropic support, West Virginia University has
stepped into the national and international spotlight. Highly ranked by
numerous sources, and among a prestigious few that have earned the Carnegie
Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, WVU is active in communities
both local and around the world. Established in 1954, the WVU Foundation
provides fundraising services for the University and its affiliated
organizations. WVU has recently achieved a historic
milestone, surpassing its $1 billion State of Minds Campaign goal more than a year ahead of schedule.

The Opportunity

A
Regional Development Officer is being sought to work closely with development staff in Morgantown and its
regional campuses to manage and solicit outright and planned gifts of $25,000
and higher in assigned geographic regions across the country. Candidates must
have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of direct and
progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising. Preference will
be given to candidates with experience in higher education; with experience at
a comprehensive research university; or with experience or knowledge of planned
giving/financial planning concepts.