Assistant Director (Development)

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