Associate Director, Development - Annual Giving

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering•Seattle, WA

3d•$72,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Development, the Associate Director connects Seattle University donors, alumni, parents, and friends with philanthropy that benefits the university. The role focuses on engaging, soliciting, retaining, and upgrading annual-giving prospects and donors at the $1,000–$25,000 level, while helping build a pipeline of major- and planned-gift prospects. The Associate Director works closely with Development Officers and the Assistant Vice President for Development to share strategies and results and provide a seamless donor experience. The Associate Director collaborates with the AVP Development, AVP of Advancement Services, and Director of Prospect Development to develop discovery-prospect strategies and portfolios. The position includes donor relations and communication, strategic alignment and institutional knowledge, and other duties as assigned. It is designated hybrid eligible; hybrid scheduling may be available after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months, with the role typically beginning fully on campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of work experience in fundraising or development, higher education, alumni or customer engagement, nonprofit program management, marketing or sales, or a similar field.
High cultural competency, including understanding and sensitivity to race, class, and ethical dilemmas that may arise in reciprocal partnerships with alumni, donors, university friends, students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse audiences, including university leadership, donors, students, faculty, staff, and a diverse alumni population.
Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Attention to accuracy and detail while managing multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate sensitively, and follow university protocols.
Ability to manage complex assignments using analytical, planning, reporting, project-management, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Belief in the value of diversity and its ability to enrich understanding, engagement, and the discovery, design, and delivery of solutions.
Familiarity with customer or donor relationship management software such as Raiser’s Edge, or willingness and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual-giving prospects through proposal development in accordance with university prospect-management protocols.
Set fundraising goals and report progress to University Advancement partners.
Annually solicit a portfolio of 150 or more assigned prospects for gifts of $1,000–$25,000 using email, social media, ThankView, texting, and in-person or virtual meetings.
Promote university and college giving priorities, crowdfunding projects, Seattle U Gives, President’s Club, and other annual-giving campaigns.
Build, manage, and engage a donor portfolio for current and future solicitations, prioritizing personal visits with identified prospects.
Conduct face-to-face qualification visits with discovery prospects beyond the assigned portfolio.
Arrange and lead donor and prospect visits with university partners, alumni, and industry stakeholders as needed.
Collaborate with the Annual Giving team and University Advancement annual-giving staff on efforts such as SU Gives and direct mail.
Secure matching gifts and other incentives to amplify giving.
Ensure accurate and timely annual donor impact reporting for endowed and recurring gifts.
As needed, ensure gifts are acknowledged appropriately and promptly, properly recorded in the correct fund, and documented in the university gift-processing database.
Work with Advancement and university staff to plan cultivation and solicitation strategies for annual gifts and transition donors ready for major-gift portfolios.
Understand and track progress toward Seattle University's Strategic Directions.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the university, including its Jesuit and Catholic traditions and values, admissions, athletics, colleges, and continuing education.
Learn the programs and values that distinguish Seattle University from other area universities and develop a university-wide network of contacts to obtain information.
Build a resource hub of relevant content to share with donors.
Attend University Advancement trainings and meetings, undertake special projects as directed, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for eligible employees.
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Up to a 10% employer retirement contribution, including a 5% nonelective contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%.
100% paid tuition benefits for eligible employees and eligible dependents.
Subsidized transportation benefit.
Wellness program with free access to an on-site fitness facility.
Campus events.
Generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure.
Vacation and paid sick leave.
Paid community service leave.