Development Program Specialist

brown; Providence (RI); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Brown University in Providence, RI, seeks a Development Program Specialist to lead major and principal gifts engagement and regional fundraising strategies for the NY and Eastern Seaboard programs. You will design and manage donor engagement, train staff, and ensure adherence to advancement processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least four years in fundraising or related fields, strong analytical and data skills, proficiency in CRM systems, and willingness to work occasional

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fundraising, development, customer relations, nonprofits, higher education, or related fields.
• Excellent analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional engagement activities to support NY and Eastern Seaboard programs.
• Train and guide Development Associates and Coordinators to support prospect work.
• Develop and manage planning, execution, and assessment of donor engagement and proposals.
• Collaborate with Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, and academic partners to align priorities.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Data management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to confidentiality

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Drive

Zoom/Teams/WebEx

CRM software (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Development Program Specialist (DPS) serves as the operational lead for the Director, Regional Development (NY) in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals for major and principal-level families; the comprehensive design, development, planning, management, and execution of principal, major, and leadership giving engagement activities that support the fundraising goals of the NY and Eastern Seaboard regional programs (areas assigned by management as determined) within the Division of Advancement; training, onboarding, and guidance to Development Associates and Development Coordinators to support regional engagement and prospect work and ensure consistency in adhering to processes.

This position requires in-depth knowledge of the University, its initiatives, and its internal and external constituents to strategically advance high-impact development activities promoting University priorities in alignment with prospect interests and to ensure the University leadership is effectively and efficiently engaged with top prospects based on continually evolving variables, including timing, readiness, relative prioritization across multiple portfolios, and awareness of other evolving philanthropic discussions. The incumbent needs to be well-informed about numerous key donor relationships to adjust to shifting priorities and exercise judgment in prioritizing activities that directly impact University leadership and top prospects. The DPS routinely interacts with a variety of University colleagues, including Advancement leadership, Alumni Relations, Development, various academic departments, and faculty members.

This position is located in Providence, RI.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field, such as fundraising, development, customer relations, nonprofits, higher education, and/or high-level administrative support.

Job Competencies

• Excellent analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance funding proposals that support program activities and contribute to Advancement’s overall goals and objectives and the University’s fundraising enterprise.
• Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent written and oral communication skills, team-building skills, and demonstrating tact, poise, and diplomacy while working with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and proven responsible decision-making skills; tact and discretion are required to handle highly confidential information from alumni, parents, students, families, donors, and prospects.
• Experienced and comfortable with both Windows applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google, including Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Slides. Proficient with audio/visual and presentation platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) system is preferred.
• Experience with database systems as well as writing/editing/proofreading skills.
• Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of BSR Advance, or a similar CRM.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to support proposal writing, build presentations, and administrative workflows.
• Some exposure to data analytics and reporting tools to help interpret trends, track engagement, and support strategic decision-making.
• Some experience in synthesizing and presenting data clearly through reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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Position Work Details

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement

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