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Development Officer jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare systems, and community foundations, at every level from entry-level associate to senior and chief development officer, with specializations in major gifts, planned giving, and corporate partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
A successful VISTA Business Development Officer (Sales Representative) builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, actively recruits new clients, and grows revenue opportunities through professional networking, industry engagement, and sales outreach. They acquire and maintain customers through the introduction and efficient use of VISTA’s products and services while acting as a liaison between sales, operations, and customers. This role plays a critical part in increasing VISTA’s market share, brand presence, and client retention while embodying VISTA’s mission of providing unparalleled customer experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of VISTA products and services, as well as competitors’ offerings
- Develop leads and sales opportunities, following through with a defined sales plan
- Schedule and present in broker sales meetings and bank/lender meetings, setting measurable goals for frequency and follow-up
- Represent VISTA at industry association events, encouraging cross-departmental participation
- Prepare and deliver professional presentations and marketing materials tailored to client needs
- Provide training sessions for new agents and loan officers
- Train clients on VISTA’s tools (TitleCapture, Earnnest, Qualia, company website, etc.)
- Maintain current client relationships, leveraging them for referrals and expansion of client base
- Report business development and sales activity as required by Sales Manager or leadership
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading industry publications, and maintaining professional networks
- Provide unparalleled customer service experience
- Satisfy expense reporting requirements according to company policies
- Manage company credit card according to company policies
- Collaborate with Marketing to identify campaigns designed to increase market share
- Develop and maintain a sales pipeline within the CRM, ensuring activity is tracked, analyzed, and reported regularly
- Actively contribute to quarterly planning sessions and sales team meetings by sharing market insights and customer feedback
- Work closely with escrow and title staff to ensure client needs are being met and to proactively resolve issues impacting customer satisfaction
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling additional Vista services and tools to maximize client value
- Participate in community events and sponsorship opportunities to increase brand visibility
- Other duties as assigned
Job Type
Full-time, exempt position with base salary + incentives; Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends for industry events and meetings.
Compensation package
- $50,000 - $110,000 (includes base pay and earned incentive potential)
- Medical (including HSA option with company contribution), Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (including company contributions)
- 401(k) (including company contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account programs for medical and dependent care
- Cell phone allowance and mileage reimbursement
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (starting at 160 hours/calendar year, prorated for mid-year hire)
Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination
At VISTA Title & Escrow, we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all and cultivate a caring and professional environment that invests in every individual in a professional, meaningful, and unparalleled way. We treat each of our applicants, employees, customers, business partners, and community members with dignity and respect without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, history of disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex/gender.
Requirements:Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Commitment to VISTA’s core values and mission of delivering unparalleled customer experience through Care, Clarity and Cultivation
- Desire to achieve and exceed sales quotas
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong sales and customer service abilities with proven persuasion and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet or exceed goals
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms
- Ability to analyze market trends, client activity, and competitor performance to inform sales strategy
- Cleared background, DMV, and credit check required
- Maintain vehicle in a clean, professional, and working condition
- Maintain valid registration and full-coverage auto insurance that satisfies at least the state minimum requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of sales experience preferred
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client and business locations
- Persuasive selling skills sufficient to influence sales generation
- Experience in the real estate, mortgage, or title and escrow industry strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to travel frequently and operate a personal vehicle
Company Core Values
At VISTA Title & Escrow, our team members are expected to reflect our core values in all internal and external interactions:
- Care – Invest in the success of our people, clients, and communities
- Clarity – Communicate clearly and transparently to ensure understanding and trust
- Cultivation – Nurture and develop skills, relationships, and business practices
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Two or more years of frontline fundraising or donor relations experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a major gifts or planned giving portfolio
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Strong written communication skills for grant proposals, appeals, and stewardship reports
- CFRE certification or active progress toward certification preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Development Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to fundraising metrics
Development officer hiring managers want to see dollar amounts raised, donor retention rates, and portfolio sizes, not just job duties. Quantify your results on every relevant role, even if the numbers come from a small organization or volunteer work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your moves across the gift cycle
Employers expect you to demonstrate experience across identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. If your resume only shows one stage, like event coordination, add context about how you moved donors forward toward a gift commitment.
Get your CFRE designation moving early
The Certified Fund Raising Executive credential signals professional credibility and is a stated preference in a large share of mid-to-senior postings. If you're not yet eligible, list qualifying hours and your target date so hiring managers see the trajectory.
Prepare a portfolio of donor communications
Many interviews include a writing or case-making exercise. Bring two or three samples of appeals, impact reports, or cultivation emails you have drafted, so you can walk through your approach to voice, donor segmentation, and call to action.
Research the organization's funding mix before interviewing
Development officers are hired to solve a specific revenue gap. Before your interview, review the organization's most recent annual report or Form 990 to understand their current donor base, revenue breakdown, and where they are trying to grow.
Development Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development officers?
The companies hiring the most development officers right now include PNC Financial Services, Fidelity Bank, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large social service nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many development officer jobs are remote?
About 70% of development officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Planned giving and grant writing roles tend to have the most remote flexibility, while major gifts positions usually require in-person relationship building with donors in a defined geographic territory.
How do you become a development officer?
Most development officers start in adjacent roles such as development associate, donor relations coordinator, or grant writer, building experience across the gift cycle before moving into a frontline fundraising position. Earning a bachelor's degree, gaining hands-on experience with donor databases, and pursuing the CFRE credential are the most common steps toward a development officer title at mid-size or larger organizations.
Can you get hired as a development officer without fundraising experience?
Yes, some organizations hire candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as sales, client relations, journalism, or program management, particularly for associate-level development officer roles. The strongest entry-level candidates can demonstrate persuasive communication, relationship management, and comfort asking for commitments, and they pair that with volunteer fundraising work or a formal internship to close the experience gap.
What does the development officer interview process look like?
Most development officer interviews include an initial screening call, a panel interview with the development director and at least one program or finance colleague, and a practical exercise such as a writing sample, a mock donor call, or a case-making presentation. Final-round candidates are often asked to meet with board members or senior leadership, and references are checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to development officer jobs?
You can find and apply to development officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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