Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Relations (Major Gifts)

University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond Law School seeks an Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations to lead annual fund, alumni relations, and donor relations initiatives. You will manage senior staff, set strategic goals, and drive donor engagement across campaigns.

In partnership with university advancement, you will craft donor stories, coordinate events, and steward major gifts. Travel is expected to meet prospective donors and advance campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development & Alumni Relations annual fund, alumni relations, and donor relations communications and programming (60%).
• Foster a culture of high support and accountability; empower staff to take strategic risks and own goals.
• Set annual targets for annual fund and alumni relations; develop metrics for each team member; monitor progress.
• Ensure donor-centric law communications across channels; share donor stories aligned with priorities.
• Oversee law development & alumni relations events aligned with goals and executed with polish.
• Develop and drive Law's Donor Relations strategy; steward and recognize donors to expand impact.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned prospective donors (5- to 7-figure) through gift cycle; close gifts in that range.

Job description

University of Richmond Law School seeks an Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations to lead annual fund, alumni relations, and donor relations initiatives. You will manage senior staff, set strategic goals, and drive donor engagement across campaigns.

In partnership with university advancement, you will craft donor stories, coordinate events, and steward major gifts. Travel is expected to meet prospective donors and advance campaigns.