Associate Director, Major Gifts & Library Advancement

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement for University Libraries to lead fundraising efforts supporting research excellence, access to knowledge, and special collections. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivate donors, and work across Library leadership and Advancement teams to meet campaign priorities.

Reporting to the University Libraries leadership, you will build a strong philanthropic pipeline, collaborate on events, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of fundraising experience required
• Master's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience fundraising for an academic, library, cultural, or research institution strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 125 major gift prospects, focusing on gifts of $100,000 and above
• Develop donor strategies aligned with Libraries priorities and campaign goals
• Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities with Advancement partners
• Build and maintain a dynamic donor pipeline supporting research, access to scholarly resources, and special collections
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications & Donor Engagement to translate initiatives into philanthropic opportunities
• Serve as a primary liaison to assigned Libraries and departments, understanding priorities and funding needs
• Support staff education to promote a culture of philanthropy and engagement across Libraries

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Fundraising

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ascend CRM

Oasis CRM

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement for University Libraries to lead fundraising efforts supporting research excellence, access to knowledge, and special collections. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, cultivate donors, and work across Library leadership and Advancement teams to meet campaign priorities.

Reporting to the University Libraries leadership, you will build a strong philanthropic pipeline, collaborate on events, and mentor