XOCOM - Development Officer

XOCOM - Development Officer Xavier University of Louisiana - 4.1 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Qualifications School experience Startup experience 5 years Major gifts Faculty collaboration Proposal writing Fundraising Forecasting Prospecting CRM system proficiency Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description Posting Details Posting Summary Position Title XOCOM - Development Officer FLSA Exempt Department XOCOM - Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Job Summary Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is a newly established medical school in New Orleans created through a historic partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana—the nation's only Catholic HBCU—and Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest nonprofit health system. XOCOM will be the only HBCU medical school in the Gulf South and the first HBCU allopathic medical school established in 50 years. The College is advancing toward accreditation with priorities that include recruiting distinguished faculty, enrolling a highly competitive inaugural class, and securing the philanthropic investment required to ensure access, affordability, and long-term institutional strength. The Development Officer is a frontline fundraising role responsible for generating philanthropic revenue in support of XOCOM's strategic priorities. The role refines and manages a portfolio of individual major gift prospects while advancing select corporate and foundation relationships in coordination with Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health Development teams. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Development Operations & Administration Manager to ensure disciplined moves management, timely stewardship, and coordinated execution. The role will contribute to a culture of philanthropy by modeling strong donor engagement practices, collaborating with faculty and staff ambassadors, and reinforcing shared accountability for fundraising success across the institution. Minimum Qualifications 5-7 years of frontline fundraising experience with demonstrated success closing major gifts in complex organizations. Experience managing a donor portfolio using a disciplined moves management approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with potential donors at all levels. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with high-level prospects, donors, and volunteers. Comfort operating in a complex, matrixed environment. Must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and programming. Willingness and ability to travel regularly. Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding or training. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare philanthropy. Proficiency working in start-up or growth-phase organizations. Strong emotional intelligence and leadership presence. Ability to remain flexible, resourceful, and thrive in a mission-driven environment. Familiarity and experience with national fundraising campaigns. Ability to make decisions independently and follow up. Special Requirements Summary Work Hours Full time KSA's Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies Experience creating and managing a major gift donor portfolio in one or more major philanthropic markets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description Portfolio Management and Donor Engagement Manage and advance a portfolio of individual major gift prospects through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; select prospect identification required. Develop and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with XOCOM's mission and strategic priorities. Maintain active, relationship-based engagement with donors and prospects across geographies. Secure philanthropic support for institutional priorities, including capital, scholarships, student support, faculty recruitment, and programmatic initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description Solicitation Strategy & Proposal Development Develop solicitation strategies in partnership with Development leadership. Prepare cultivation, briefing, and solicitation documents and create gift agreements for confirmed gifts. Advance prospects toward timely and appropriate solicitations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description Institutional & Cross-Organizational Collaboration Partner with Development colleagues at Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health to advance aligned individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising opportunities. Foster a culture of philanthropy through partnering with colleagues, volunteers to inspire generosity from potential philanthropic partners. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Description Documentation, Reporting & Planning Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and outcomes in the CRM system. Contribute to Development planning, forecasting, and campaign preparation efforts. Work collaboratively with the Development Operations & Administration Manager to ensure disciplined execution. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S480P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/04/0226 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 02/16/2026 Application Review Date Closing Date 03/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

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//jobs.xula.edu/postings/3766 About Xavier About Xavier Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is the only Catholic Historically Black University in the United States. Located in New Orleans, the University strives to contribute to a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier prides itself in its diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates a variety of educational practices, including research and service learning.