Senior Development Representative

Job title: Sr. Development Representative

Department: Advancement

Report to: Chief Advancement Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Remote: No

Date: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Development Representative, through faithful service to accomplish the mission of Kuyper College, will identify, cultivate, and solicit support for the College. They will maintain a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects and participate in a donor stewardship plan.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Build relationships and secure major gift support for the College through personal visits with a portfolio of current and prospective donors. This will include individuals, businesses/corporations, churches, and foundations
• Communicate the needs of the College and encourage current or planned gifts to the College's annual fund, special funds (i.e., scholarship or project), and the operating endowment
• Identify potential donors and effectively use available resources for prospect research and giving capacity assessment
• Work with the Advancement office staff to help meet the established fund development goals and participate in department planning activities
• Actively participate in soliciting sponsors/underwriting for major fundraising events

Qualifications: The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required/desired.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three to five years of related experience
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of current and planned giving rules and methods

Skills and Assets

• Solicit financial donations from individuals and organizations
• Negotiate gifts and transactions
• Write proposals
• Interpret Kuyper policies in situations requiring judgment and persuasion
• Manage highly sensitive and/or confidential information
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the use of donor software programs
• Ability to problem solve in ambiguous situations with limited standardization
• Provide exemplary service to donors, alumni, employees, and members of the community

This role will join a community that is marked by a commitment and calling to serve Christ and His church. Knowledge of, appreciation for, and an ability to integrate a Christian worldview in stewardship and fundraising programs at Kuyper College are essential for success in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance