Job Title
Assistant Director, Development

Job Description
The Assistant Director, Development is responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 donors, potential donors, and prospects to maximize the engagement and philanthropic support. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Senior Director of Development and leadership to fund high priority projects and programs that support the University's mission and strategic plan.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Three years of professional full-time experience in fundraising, advancement, development, or related field.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Demonstrated success with fundraising in higher education or the Southwest Florida market.
Experience in identifying new funding donor sources.
Experience with fundraising software, such as Blackbaud's Raiser Edge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, best practices, trends, and legal constraints of fundraising and major gift solicitation within an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures pertinent to successful operations.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to be a self-starter with documented results in building new programs and initiatives.
Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and good judgment at all times and maintain client confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present information in a meaningful manner.
Ability to establish and build positive and strategic relationships with colleagues, donors, and volunteers.
Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
Ability to travel locally and throughout the state.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Salary Range
$54,000 - $60,000

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties
•Develops, cultivates, expands, and maintains a portfolio of 100 major gift prospects. Maintains all necessary documentation for prospective and current donors as necessary and updates donor information in database.
•Identifies, qualifies, solicits, and stewards major gift donors in the $5,000 - $25,000 range for priority projects of the University.
•Prepares major gift proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation and informational material for prospects and donors.
•Conducts monthly personal visits to foster relationships with prospective donors and current donors for the purposes of identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting leadership gifts and to convey the vision of the University.
•Initiates and facilitates community gifts from corporations and corporate foundations.
•Attends related advancement events in support of the department.

Other Job Duties

Other Duties
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PS397P

Open Date
04/04/2018

Close Date
04/25/2018

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants



To apply please click here!