Assistant Director of Development, Land-Grant Engagement

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 annual leave days

18 sick days

Health insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Morgantown is searching for an Assistant Director of Development to support fundraising efforts across diverse areas. This role involves managing a portfolio of donors, developing strategic plans for donations, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with proficiency in relevant software. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of fundraising experience are required. This full-time position offers a supportive community and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in fundraising or similar direct client engagement.
• Experience with land-grant mission organizations preferred.
• Comfortable with regional travel for donor meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Develop and implement an annual action plan for fundraising.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Data entry and report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

A leading educational institution in Morgantown is searching for an Assistant Director of Development to support fundraising efforts across diverse areas. This role involves managing a portfolio of donors, developing strategic plans for donations, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with proficiency in relevant software. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of fundraising experience are required. This full-time position offers a supportive community and work-life balance.