The Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the university's mission by securing private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations.
Requirements
- Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle
- Aligns external support with institutional priorities
- Maintains a portfolio of donors and constituents
- Develops, implements, and evaluates fund development portfolio and portfolio strategies
- Leads and organizes donor visits and meetings
- Writes proposals and grants
- Conducts discovery work and research
- Identifies prospects and works to design and implement strategies to move donors through the fundraising cycle
- Drafts, reviews, and edits complex proposals and reports
- Maintains an accurate gifts/grants calendar
- Consults subject-matter experts among faculty and program administration
- Assists faculty and staff in preparing and submitting applications for research or program funding
- Travels nationwide as needed for effective relationship management
- Hosts campus visits for donors and related constituents
- Participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning
- Participates in University-wide development activities as needed
- Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace
- Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX
- Prioritizes safety in the workplace
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Generous retirement plan
- Employee relocation assistance