Associate Director, Annual Giving & Donor Engagement

SU01 Seattle University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health plans

Retirement contributions

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to connect donors, alumni, and friends with philanthropy that benefits the university community. The role focuses on engaging and upgrading annual giving prospects and building a pipeline for major gifts.

The Associate Director works with Development Officers and senior leaders to ensure a seamless donor experience, manage a large prospect portfolio, and drive multi-channel outreach including in-person meetings and digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ work experience in fundraising or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership annual gifts.
• Annually solicit a portfolio of 150+ prospects with gifts in the $1,000-$25,000 range.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align donor strategies with university priorities.
• Provide progress reports and contribute to donor relations and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to connect donors, alumni, and friends with philanthropy that benefits the university community. The role focuses on engaging and upgrading annual giving prospects and building a pipeline for major gifts.

The Associate Director works with Development Officers and senior leaders to ensure a seamless donor experience, manage a large prospect portfolio, and drive multi-channel outreach including in-person meetings and digital