"Associate Director of Development"

Associate Director of Development

Company:
Baker University

Job Location:

Category:
Development and Fundraising

Type:
Full-Time

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a central role in formulating and executing fundraising strategies. The Associate Director will manage a prospective pool of major gift prospects (capable of giving $25K or more) with a focus on endowed scholarship, faculty support, facility upgrades and unrestricted giving. The Associate Director of Development, partners with members of the alumni relations staff to design, execute and support a broad range of activities designed to engage, solicit, acknowledge, celebrate, and steward donors. He or she is also responsible for working with prospective donors within their portfolio to secure support and private funding. This position will also work closely with deans, faculty, coaches and staff outside of Advancement to fully understand and communicate the needs and goals of the University.

Job Duties

1. Prospect Management (60%)
   1. The Associate Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President of Advancement to develop an annual plan for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on completing a minimum of 125 personal donor visits per year either in-person or virtual.
2. Coordination and Reporting (15%)
   1. The Associate Director of Development is responsible for ensuring all his or her portfolio management activities and gift status information are coordinated and reported into the database, to the Vice President of Advancement, and the President as appropriate. Additionally, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for writing fundraising solicitation proposals, thank you letters, and occasional presentations.
3. Campus Departmental Liaison (15%)
   1. The Associate Director of Development will work closely with specific areas of the University to understand needs and goals and will be responsible for communicating these opportunities to prospective donors and the Advancement team.
4. Other duties as assigned (10%)
   1. The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement, and the President.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years’ fundraising experience with a preference for higher education.
• Excellent persuasive writing 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.

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes generous holiday and vacation time as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

To apply, please complete the online application by clicking the orange “Online Application” button and attach a cover letter and résumé. Application materials may also be emailed to the Baker University Human Resources Department at employment@bakeru.edu. Attachments must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

About Baker University

Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University is a private institution that educates both traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous coursework. Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, and Super Bowl champions proudly claim Baker as their alma mater. Baker boasts the highest return on investment among private universities in Kansas, a 99% career and graduate school placement rate, and graduates who earn the highest average salaries among Kansas universities.

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