Alumni & Development Associate Director

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employee and/deps

Employer retirement contributions

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Seattle University seeks an Associate Director of Development to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donors in support of the School of Law. The role focuses on building a robust donor pipeline, increasing philanthropic support, and transitioning donors to higher levels of engagement with the Jesuit mission.

The incumbent will manage a 150+ portfolio, solicit leadership annual gifts, and develop 12–25 major gift proposals annually, collaborating with campus leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years in fundraising, alumni engagement, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office and donor management tools; highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with tailored strategies.
• Solicit and steward leadership annual gifts and major gifts.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, and stewardship reports for university leadership.
• Coordinate donor engagement activities and events with School of Law and University Advancement.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of donor interactions in the advancement system.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Seattle University seeks an Associate Director of Development to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and donors in support of the School of Law. The role focuses on building a robust donor pipeline, increasing philanthropic support, and transitioning donors to higher levels of engagement with the Jesuit mission.

The incumbent will manage a 150+ portfolio, solicit leadership annual gifts, and develop 12–25 major gift proposals annually, collaborating with campus leadership and