Associate Director, Development – 6-Month Term

Role Overview

• Meeting face-to-face with current and potential donors to discuss giving interests and opportunities
• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Identifying, evaluating and recommending the necessary steps to bring the prospect closer to making a major financial commitment to the University
• Cultivating and soliciting current and prospective major gift donors through tailored stewardship programs
• Leading all stages of proposal development for the advancement portfolio
• Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives
• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Producing complex donor reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Six to seven years directly related experience in a senior fundraising role
• Demonstrated experience with major gift development ($50,000+)
• Proven track record of success
• Experience managing senior level volunteers
• Experience supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (both written and verbal)
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly developed relationship building skills working with all levels of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development