Assistant Director of Development, Health Sciences
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects. They will focus on cultivating and soliciting qualified alumni and friends to support Stony Brook University. The Assistant Director must meet annual metrics, adapt to changing priorities, and manage donor relationships effectively. Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program in collaboration with Advancement leadership. Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised. Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate progress effectively. Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors. Engage faculty and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities, and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships. Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals. Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge. Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures. Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- Three (3) years of full-time experience in fundraising, sales, events, or a related field.
- Experience working in higher education, non-profit, government or municipal environments, large healthcare systems, and/or related fields.
- Proven record of success in cultivating, soliciting, and raising funds from individual donors and/or institutions.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising campaigns.
- Proven success in closing leadership annual giving level gifts.
- Proficiency in contact management software, such as Raiser's Edge.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
- Cultivate and solicit qualified alumni and friends to support Stony Brook University.
- Meet annual metrics, adapt to changing priorities, and manage donor relationships effectively.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program in collaboration with Advancement leadership.
- Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised.
- Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate progress effectively.
- Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors.
- Engage faculty and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities, and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships.
- Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals.
- Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge.
- Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
