Associate or Senior Associate Director of Development
About The Position
The University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development (EHD) seeks a relationship-driven and strategic fundraising professional to join its collaborative advancement team. The role helps donors connect with the Dean’s vision and understand how philanthropy can strengthen EHD’s programs and priorities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for EHD, the Associate or Senior Associate Director manages a portfolio of major-gift donors and prospects at the $100,000+ level. The position develops strategies to deepen donor engagement and giving, and contributes to the school’s annual and long-range fundraising goals. The role partners with the Dean’s Office, EHD faculty and staff, and colleagues across the Foundation and University. This is an exempt-level, benefited, restricted position dependent on funding availability. UVA External Relations offers a flexible workplace, but this hybrid role requires frequent in-person work at the office, on UVA Grounds, or at event venues. The ideal candidate lives within 50 miles of the Charlottesville, Virginia office and must maintain a secure home office with high-speed internet. The position is primarily sedentary, involving extensive desktop-computer use, with occasional travel to meetings and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least three years of relevant experience for the Associate Director level.
- At least five years of fundraising experience for the Senior Associate Director level.
- Driver’s license.
- Proven track record managing portfolios that include donors at the $100,000+ level.
- Ability to identify and cultivate prospects and develop and manage fundraising strategies.
- Ability and drive to meet and exceed challenging fundraising goals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- Ability to articulate educational missions, strategic aims, and programs to donors.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends.
- Appreciation for education and human development degree programs and their impact on society.
- Creative, entrepreneurial, and resourceful approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; self-directed and motivated.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications for different audiences.
- High level of integrity.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a portfolio of major-gift donors and prospects ($100,000+), moving them toward giving levels that support EHD’s annual and long-range goals.
- Create and carry out strategies to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
- Travel regionally and nationally to engage alumni, parents, friends, and community members in EHD initiatives.
- Partner with the Dean’s Office and EHD faculty and staff to align fundraising with the school’s programs and priorities.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the Foundation and across the University to align and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Develop fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director and University leadership.
- Articulate EHD’s and the University’s educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, and engage donors in the Dean’s vision.
Benefits
- Benefited position; UVA benefits are referenced in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
