Advancement Lead - Donor Relationships & Strategy

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement to help identify, qualify, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, friends, and other constituents to advance fundraising priorities. This role manages a portfolio of 100-125 prospects and donors, building engagement and securing philanthropic support.

The Associate Director will develop annual fundraising strategies, connect donor interests with institutional priorities, and travel to cultivate relationships, including evenings

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising, sales, or nonprofit development experience.
• Advanced degree, or Bachelor's with equivalent training.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings/weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends to advance fundraising priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of 100-125 prospects and donors and develop engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement annual fundraising strategies to move donors through the giving cycle.
• Maintain donor records and prospect strategies in Raiser's Edge.
• Travel extensively, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Advanced degree / Bachelor's with equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Radford University is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement to help identify, qualify, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, friends, and other constituents to advance fundraising priorities. This role manages a portfolio of 100-125 prospects and donors, building engagement and securing philanthropic support.

The Associate Director will develop annual fundraising strategies, connect donor interests with institutional priorities, and travel to cultivate relationships, including evenings