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Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts, Division of Student Affairs

Virginia Tech · Blacksburg, Virginia, US

Job Description The Division of Student Affairs is seeking a motivated, results-oriented fundraiser to be part of our highly collaborative Student Affairs Ad...

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Job Description The Division of Student Affairs is seeking a motivated, results-oriented fundraiser to be part of our highly collaborative Student Affairs Advancement team. A successful Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts is organized, collaborative, and impact-driven. In this role, the Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts builds constructive and effective relationships with alumni and friends that will translate to a long-term base of support for the University. Responsibilities include: - Support leadership gift fundraising for Student Affairs, aid in parent qualification, and assist with fundraising activities for colleges and programs, within designated time frames. - Travel, on average, five to ten days per month to cultivate, solicit, steward, and identify prospects for colleges and programs. - Manage a primary portfolio of 50 and a secondary portfolio with 250+. - Have typical solicitation ranges of $5,000 to $100,000. - Close $500,000 per year using a three-year rolling average. - Establish strong working relationships with central advancement, fellow gift officers, and the college and program staff to foster a productive work environment. - Ensure compliance with th...