Associate Director of Development

Thomas More; Crestview, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Director of Development at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, KY, is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and leading the planned giving program. You will collaborate with faculty and administration, manage a portfolio of 30–50 donors, and travel to cultivate gifts exceeding $25,000.

We seek a seasoned fundraiser with five years of experience, excellent communication, and knowledge of fundraising software and NCAA

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare proposals, reports and correspondence.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to utilize various software and databases connected to university fundraising operations.
• Understanding of NCAA compliance as it relates to donor/boosters engagement and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects (> $25,000).
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to organize grant applications from foundations, federal agencies, and others.
• Assist in leadership of planned giving, developing systems to increase participation and estate gifts.
• Advise the AVP for Institutional Advancement on Major Gift activities and results.
• Manage involvement of the President, senior leadership, trustees in donor cultivation.
• Oversee acknowledgment and recognition for gifts and ensure fundraising goals are met at each level.
• Engage with faculty and Deans to align fundraising priorities with academic goals.
• Manage a portfolio of ~30-50 major gift prospects and document contacts and plans.
• Attend ~15 face-to-face meetings per month with donors and community leaders.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and Advancement Services to improve prospect management systems.
• Prepare presentations and proposals as needed.
• Travel as necessary to cultivate and solicit major gifts.
• Support the university’s development programs and events.
• Assist with other development initiatives and special projects as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Fundraising software

Tools

Fundraising software

Databases

Job description

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Associate Director of Development

Full Time Executive Admin Mgmt Crestview Hills, KY, US 1 Attachments

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Basic Purpose

The Associate Director of Development manages and implements strategies to ensure proper identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects. The Associate Director of Development manages all strategies related to securing philanthropic support from grants.

Core Values

The successful candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader who serves as a public ambassador for the advancement of the mission of the University and consistently demonstrates the Thomas More University core values of Hospitality, Humility, Service, and Stewardship.

Core Competencies

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare proposals, reports and correspondence.

Strong organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Ability to utilize various software and databases connected to university fundraising operations.

Understanding of NCAA compliance as it relates to donor/boosters engagement and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure proper identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects capable of making gifts greater than $25,000.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and administrators to organize applications for grants from foundations, federal agencies, and other entities in collaboration with external consulting partners.
• Assist in the leadership of Thomas More University’s planned giving program, developing and implementing systems and processes for increasing participation in planned giving, securing estate gifts, and enrolling donors in the Monsignor Murphy Legacy Society.
• Advise the AVP for Institutional Advancement on a regular basis regarding Major Gift program activities, effectiveness and results.
• Manage the involvement of the President, senior leadership, trustees, and committee members in donor cultivation.
• Oversee the acknowledgment and recognition for gifts at various levels and implement programs to ensure fundraising goals are achieved at each giving level.
• Engage regularly with faculty and Deans to ensure a working knowledge of content expertise, areas of research, and academic fundraising priorities/goals.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 30-50 major gift prospects and document contacts and solicitation plans.
• Average 15 face to face meetings per month with current donors, potential new donors and community leaders.
• Work with the Annual Giving and Advancement Services team to integrate and improve strategic prospect management systems.
• Prepare written and oral presentations and proposals as needed.
• Travel as necessary to cultivate and solicit principle and major gifts.
• Generally support the University’s development program, including, but not limited to attendance at and help with fundraising, recognition, and alumni events.
• Assist staff as needed with additional development initiatives and undertake special projects and assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education, Specialized and/or Technical Knowledge Requirements

Minimum of five years demonstrated successful fundraising experience including personal gift solicitation is required. Transferable experience may be considered.

Experience with committee and volunteer management as well as prospect research is required.

Physical Job Requirements

Tools and Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, fax/scanner, phone, and other typical office equipment

Travel

Often – more than 30% of the time (primarily in the Greater-Cincinnati region)

Physical & Mental Demands

Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time

Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time

Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment

Light to moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, setting up tables and chairs, etc.

Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person

Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment

Ability to analyze data and other reports and make recommendations

• Mental requirements include: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret

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