Associate Director of Development

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Development plays a central role in formulating and executing fundraising strategies. The Associate Director will manage a prospect pool of major gift prospects (capable of giving $25K or more) with a focus on endowed scholarship, faculty support, facility upgrades, and unrestricted giving. The Associate Director of Development, partners with members of the alumni relations staff to design, execute and support a broad range of activities designed to engage, solicit, acknowledge, celebrate, and steward donors. He or she is also responsible for working with prospective donors within their portfolio to secure support and private funding. This position will also work closely with deans, faculty, coaches and staff outside of Advancement to fully understand and communicate the needs and goals of the University.

Job Duties

1. Prospect Management (60%)

The Associate Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President of Advancement to develop an annual plan for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on completing a minimum of 125 personal donor visits per year either in-person or virtual.

2. Coordination and Reporting (15%)

The Associate Director of Development is responsible for ensuring all his or her portfolio management activities and gift status information are coordinated and reported into the database, to the Vice President of Advancement, and the President as appropriate. Additionally, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for writing fundraising solicitation proposals, thank you letters, and occasional presentations.

3. Campus Departmental Liaison (15%)

The Associate Director of Development will work closely with specific areas of the University to understand needs and goals and will be responsible for communicating these opportunities to prospective donors and the Advancement team.

4. Other duties as assigned (10%)

The Assistant Director of Development is responsible for performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement, and the President.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years’ fundraising experience with a preference for higher education.

Excellent persuasive writing and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must be proactive with the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to travel and maintain a non-traditional schedule.

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a generous holiday and vacation package as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

To apply, please complete the online application by clicking the orange “Online Application” button at the top of this page, or by going to: https://bakeruniversity.formstack.com/forms/university_application_for_employment_hr; applicants should attach a cover letter and resume. Documents may also be emailed to Baker University, Human Resources Department employment@bakerU.edu. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe.pdf formats.

Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person