Major Gifts Leader - Democracy Lab, Hybrid

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-centric hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan with matching

Vacation time and holidays

Tuition reductions

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Rutgers University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Development focused on major gifts to support the Rutgers Democracy Lab. The role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at the $25,000+ level while building a robust major gifts pipeline.

Reporting to the SVP, the ADOD will collaborate with Rutgers colleagues and an external communications firm to articulate needs and priorities, manage events, and drive fundraising initiatives for policy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 4+ years of fundraising experience.
• Experience fundraising for policy and education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a major gift donor portfolio ($25k+).
• Solicit gifts and manage solicitations, using in-kind and planned gifts as needed.
• Prioritize donor meetings, events, and leadership communications.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and Rutgers Foundation to align needs and priorities.
• Develop cutting-edge cultivation strategies with advancement colleagues.
• Ensure timely reporting and tracking of contacts, events, and solicitations in CRM.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Prospect cultivation

Donor stewardship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rutgers University Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Development focused on major gifts to support the Rutgers Democracy Lab. The role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at the $25,000+ level while building a robust major gifts pipeline.

Reporting to the SVP, the ADOD will collaborate with Rutgers colleagues and an external communications firm to articulate needs and priorities, manage events, and drive fundraising initiatives for policy and