Assistant Director (Development)

Gallaudet-University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Director of Development to advance private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations. You will manage a portfolio of alumni and major donors, and guide constituents through the fundraising cycle with research, proposals, and strategic donor engagement.

You will travel nationwide for donor visits, craft complex proposals and reports, and maintain calendars for gifts and grants to ensure timely reporting and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in business operations, project management, community engagement, sales and fundraising, or related field.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Strong technological and database literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize university priorities with donor interests.

Responsibilities

• Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, including alumni and major gift donors.
• Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle to secure major gifts, deferred giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants.
• Aligns external support with university priorities through research, proposals, and donor engagement.
• Maintains donor relationships, cultivates prospects, and solicits gifts and grants.
• Writes complex proposals, gift agreements, and reports; prepares briefing materials for leadership.
• Leads donor visits and meetings; travels nationwide as needed for relationship management.
• Maintains a gifts/grants calendar, tracks proposals, awards, and reports; ensures timely submissions.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication skills

ASL communication

Strategic planning

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.Job Title:Assistant Director (Development)Worker Type:RegularPay Type:SalaryExempt Status:YesCompensation Grade (Track/Level):P2Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):$70,878.00-$94,469.00Salary Ranges:All Compensation GradesSupervisory Organization (Department):FundraisingSummary:Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the Assistant Director of Development plays a key role in advancing the university’s mission by securing private support from individuals, foundations, and organizations.Job Description:Builds and manages a portfolio of donors and prospects that includes alumni, major gift donors, and/or corporations and foundations.Guides constituents through the fundraising cycle to generate partnerships that include major gifts, deferred giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants.Aligns external support with institutional priorities through research, proposal writing, and strategic donor engagement.Maintains a portfolio of donors and constituents and cultivates relationships with each of them, and solicits them.Develops, implements, and evaluates fund development portfolio and portfolio strategies that will meaningfully engage donors.Leads and organizes donor visits and meetings for the purpose of qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to the University; and travels to meet with prospective funders as needed.Writes proposals and grants in support of institutional priorities and aligned with the University’s strategic plans.Conducts significant discovery work through targeted research and review of published funder guidelines and donor priorities to build a portfolio that includes constituents capable of making major investments in the University.Identifies prospects on an ongoing basis; and works with guidance and direction to design and implement strategies to move donors through the fundraising cycle toward solicitation by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding them.Drafts, reviews, and edits complex proposals, letters, gift agreements, and reports; compiles supporting documentation to comply with submission requirements and deadlines; and prepares briefing materials for the leadership team as necessary.Maintains an accurate gifts/grants calendar, including the submission and tracking of proposals, subsequent awards, and reports.Consults subject-matter experts among faculty and program administration to understand and develop information documents to share with constituencies about the university and its need for private support.Assists faculty and staff in preparing and submitting applications for research or program funding.Travels nationwide as needed for effective relationship management and to keep Gallaudet top of mind.Hosts campus visits for donors and related constituents and either participates in and/or arranges visits to donor sites for campus leadership.Participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.Participates in University-wide development activities as needed.Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.Performs related and other duties as needed.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree.A minimum of three years of professional experience with business operations, project management, community engagement, sales and fundraising, or a related field.Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in a higher education setting.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:Strong technological and database literacy.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Strong ability to develop well-crafted, clear, and concise professional presentations.Strong ability to work independently and exercise tact and good judgment.Strong ability to synthesize and articulate the priorities of the university and match them with the values and interests of prospects.Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents, and groups.Additional Job Details:This is a revenue-funded position.Other Important Information:The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary)Please use the link below or the \"Find Jobs\" report directly within Workday.https://www.myworkday.com/gallaudet/d/inst/1$9925/9925$2701.htmldNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! 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This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.