Assistant Director of Development Initiatives, Schools and Institutes
About The Position
University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development and exercising a high level of independence, the Assistant Director of Development Initiatives, Schools and Institutes has responsibility for a wide range of fundraising support initiatives and activities. This will include serving alongside the Associate VP, Development in executing projects that help the schools and institutes development team achieve their fundraising goals and strengthen collaboration across University Development and Alumni Relations. Examples include performing data analysis to support strategic decision-making around high priority prospects and school-based development programs, streamlining annual planning and communication, and partnering on plans for campaigns. This work entails planning, directing, and managing complex projects involving a variety of staff members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of related experience in development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and requests from multiple sources
- Strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on customer service orientation
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities to produce and analyze data
- Advanced computer skills required, including the ability to produce presentations, as well as knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- 3+ years of experience in development, alumni relations, special events, public affairs, or related relationship management field
- Experience with specialized fundraising databases
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage proposals, presentations, and other deliverables
- Manage University and department interactions on behalf of leadership
- Coordinate interactions with development and University leadership
- Manage stewardship for donors and coordinate with stewardship staff
- Serve as executive editor on behalf of the AVP, lead and collaborate with colleagues on events, providing administrative oversight, including training and onboarding staff, organizing meeting agendas, and directing department-wide communications and activities
- Partner with AVP and research team in identifying funding sources and supervising projects related to prospect analysis and donor initiatives
- Coordinate the annual strategic planning process for schools and institutes and oversee progress toward achieving fundraising and project goals
- Conduct research, analyze data, and identify and summarize trends
- Develop and prepare high-level management and fundraising reports
- Train staff, with special emphasis on the training and support of the team’s Development Associates, to support the overall functions of the department
Benefits
- hybrid work arrangement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
