Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving

• →Plans and implements a coordinated fundraising strategy for The College alumni and leadership gift prospects.
• →Manages a portfolio to achieve annual goals of 110 prospect visits, 75 solicitations ($1M in total asks), 40 proposals booked, $350K raised, and 20 new prospect qualifications.
• →Develops and executes short- and long-term cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for donors capable of making gifts between $2,500–$100K over a four-to-five-year pledge period.
• →Partners with colleagues across Advancement to support the planning and execution of Leadership Annual Giving outreach, engagement, and solicitation efforts.
• →Executes follow-up communications with prospects and donors within established departmental timelines, including customized proposals and stewardship materials.
• →Records prospect activity and completes contact reports in the prospect database in accordance with Advancement reporting standards.
• →Maintains thorough knowledge of the College giving priorities and annual fund initiatives to effectively represent funding opportunities to prospects.
• →Participates in Advancement meetings, prospect strategy sessions, and College events as required to support fundraising efforts.
• →Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions.
• →Identifies and qualifies prospects by aiding in expanding the pool of potential donors and participating in outreach events. Manages a portfolio of prospective donors.
• →Build relationships with a variety of different individuals within the University in the assigned divisions and departments of those who make charitable gifts.
• →Writes timely and strategic correspondences to advance relationships.
• →Works with others to maximize prospective donor cultivation.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar field.
• Knowledge of managing gift prospects.
• Background in soliciting and closing gifts.

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to Advancement, including Phoenix, the University's Donor Relationship Management Salesforce System.
• Proficient in a Microsoft Windows computer environment, especially with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Self-motivated and take initiative.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.
• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

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Pay Range

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