Associate Director, Aviation Philanthropy & Donor Relations

Embry-Riddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle is seeking an Associate Director of Philanthropy to support development for the College of Aviation in Daytona Beach. You will manage donor engagement, cultivate prospects, coordinate events and campus visits, and assist with grant development and donor communications.

This role demands an energetic, detail-oriented communicator who can drive fundraising strategies and collaborate across campus units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of fundraising experience in higher education or nonprofit sector.
• Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at annual fund level.
• Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Solicitation strategy: develop plan to meet annual fundraising goal of $100,000+.
• Donor relations: cultivate and maintain donor relationships through effective communication and follow-through.
• Event coordination: plan small college events and campus tours, manage sponsorship benefits.
• Grant writing: identify opportunities, prepare proposals, manage applications to secure support.
• Database management: maintain donor/prospect records in CRM.
• College liaison: coordinate with departments to support philanthropic initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Event planning

Database management

Prospect qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Embry-Riddle is seeking an Associate Director of Philanthropy to support development for the College of Aviation in Daytona Beach. You will manage donor engagement, cultivate prospects, coordinate events and campus visits, and assist with grant development and donor communications.

This role demands an energetic, detail-oriented communicator who can drive fundraising strategies and collaborate across campus units.