Associate Director, Annual Giving & Athletics Engagement

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving to drive personal solicitations and fundraising strategies for targeted affinity groups and athletics. You will manage a 200-250 prospect portfolio through stewardship, cultivation and solicitation, and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize Bentley Fund support.

You will coordinate with the Director of Annual Giving on Falcon Club Athletics fundraising and provide guidance on engagement activities and direct mail/email appeals.

Qualifications

• Experience with solicitation, development and execution of fundraising strategies.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of 200-250 prospects through stewardship, cultivation and solicitation.
• Collaborates with athletics leadership and other Advancement colleagues on fundraising programs.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, develop and execute personal solicitations and fundraising strategies for targeted affinity communities.
• Coordinate Falcon Club Athletics fundraising program with the Director of Annual Giving.
• Serve as liaison to Athletics and guide coaches on annual fundraising strategies and engagement.
• Represent athletics at campus and special events and participate in stewardship efforts.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Stakeholder collaboration

Event representation

Direct mail & email appeals

Job description

Bentley University seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving to drive personal solicitations and fundraising strategies for targeted affinity groups and athletics. You will manage a 200-250 prospect portfolio through stewardship, cultivation and solicitation, and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize Bentley Fund support.

You will coordinate with the Director of Annual Giving on Falcon Club Athletics fundraising and provide guidance on engagement activities and direct mail/email appeals.