Assistant Director of Development

Baker University • Baldwin City, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for securing gifts at the leadership annual giving level and promoting multi-year pledges for unrestricted giving. This staff member will formulate cultivation strategies for the university's leadership annual giving program to help ensure financial goals are achieved. This position will participate in fundraising campaigns with direction from the Vice President of Advancement and the President. Additionally, the position will actively manage an assigned portfolio of donors, assists in Donor Relations, and partner with the team to support and staff events. The Assistant Director of Development provides leadership and support for the entire development team. May lead special projects assigned by the Vice President of Advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years frontline fundraising experience required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills required to relate to donors, volunteers and colleagues, including tact, diplomacy, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the Office of Development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be proactive with the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to travel and maintain a non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prospect management
• Campaign
• Coordination and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Baker offers a supportive, student-centered environment with excellent benefits-including tuition waivers for employees and their families, comprehensive insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees