Associate Director of Development

Job description

The Associate Director of Development is an entry to mid-level professional with at least 2-5 years of experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising. This is a vital position in the University and the candidate will be responsible for identifying and meeting with current and prospective donors (alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations) to create and maintain a portfolio of 75-100 donors. This position will work closely with senior leaders to create individualized cultivation and solicitation plans that lead to major outright and deferred gifts in support of the University’s fundraising priorities. Philanthropic Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategies to build a portfolio and manage a pipeline of 75-100 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $50,000 or more annually. This includes plans that involve the effective stewardship of major and principal gift donors. Complete a minimum of 125 face-to-face or virtual visits annually to cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts from a portfolio of prospects and donors. Collaborate with senior administrators, deans, faculty, and volunteers to develop ideas that translate the Unive...