Assistant Director of Development [4057]

Educational nonprofit seeks a permanent Assistant Director of Development to facilitate donor acquisition and retention and support fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Continually manage and develop fundraising programs alongside the senior leadership team.
• Establish annual fundraising goals and assist with the implementation and execution of projects.
• Support the donor acquisition processes by identifying potential donors and corporate partners, creating gift proposals for prospective donors, and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Lead prospective donor meetings and handle inquiries.
• Identify important metrics and trends in fundraising and provide suggestions for improvement based on findings.
• Manage fundraising database and assist finance team with ensuring financial procedures are updated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Ability to both collaborate and work independently.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
• Responsive and attentive to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in fundraising or donor relations.
• Previous experience working for an association or higher education organization preferred.

Salary: $75,000 – $77,000 per year.