Assistant Director, Development

Southern Arkansas University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton seeks an Assistant Director, Development to join its Regional Philanthropy Team. This role advances fundraising initiatives across assigned regions, builds major gifts, and collaborates with university partners to support academic priorities.

You will travel domestically, manage donor relationships, coordinate campaigns, and report on progress to the Advancement leadership. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in fundraising, plus strong written and verbal communication, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in university fundraising or non-profit fundraising.
• Proven track record of meeting goals.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to travel domestically and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Google Workspace

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

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The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Our mission is to educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service. University Advancement promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships in support of the University’s mission. As we prepare for a new president in July 2027, we are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven Advancement professionals and are looking for an Assistant Director, Development to join our Regional Philanthropy Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience in university based fundraising, non profit fundraising, or outside sales.
• Successful demonstration in reaching defined goals.
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills with various constituent types.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to travel domestically and work a flexible schedule as needed.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, low risk driving record and insurability by the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Greater than two years of experience in university based fundraising, non profit fundraising, or outside sales.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the following:
  • soliciting and securing gifts face to face with prospects, problem solving
  • applying organizational skills to a fundraising or sales position held
  • developing short term and long term strategies for prospects
  • providing customer service
  • adapting to changing needs and environment
  • effectively managing multiple, concurrent tasks
  • effectively managing volunteers
  • maximizing results by defining and following a plan
  • developing and maintaining relationships
• Exercise good judgment in discussing alumni, issues and results.
• Maintain composure and calm demeanor in difficult situations.
• Previous work experience in higher education or non profit environment.
• Commitment to the University's Catholic/Marianist character, personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Successful demonstration in exceeding defined fundraising goals.
• Experience working in advancement databases such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce.
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace and community.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.