General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Development, CNAS |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | Marie Schultz |
| Supervisor | Robyn Martinelli | Effective Date | 08/08/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, fundraising professional. Plans, schedules, and implements moderate-sized, comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations projects and programs, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, research, etc. May coordinate and oversee the work of support staff and/or other professionals. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Development, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, (CNAS) and in coordination with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the incumbent is responsible for planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that will result in the generation of private support including foundation and individual giving for the University with a focus on the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, (CNAS). The Associate Director is responsible for development initiatives aimed at growing a pipeline of leadership annual giving prospects, major gift fundraising and supporting the overall development efforts of the University. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising and alumni relations projects and program, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, search, etc. | 25 |
| Work strategically with the Assistant Dean for Development, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects/donors for gifts to meet established fundraising goals and objectives. Participates in short and long-range strategic planning. Work with centralized annual giving staff and the College development team to plan, monitor and evaluate an annual giving program to support the priorities of the College. Assist with development related University and College event planning and implementation. Attend University events and appropriate programs. Maintain donor data with the highest regard for confidentiality and detail using Raiser's Edge software. | 20 |
| Provides analysis and information of complex results or activities, and makes recommendations to upper management for program changes or development of new programs as required. | 15 |
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards donors.
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10 |
| Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines. Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning. | 10 |
| Designs, organizes, and implements special events and has direct interaction with alumni and other donor. | 10 |
| Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs. | 5 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. | Required |
| Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet departmental goals/deadlines. | Required |
| Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications. | Required |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively with supervisor, deans and directors, academic and University Leaders, students and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Required |
| Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. | Required |
| Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and project management skills. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. | Required |
| Demonstrated fundraising experience beyond the junior level. | Preferred |
| Experience with Raiser's Edge or other constituent databases. Experience with exporting/importing data from or to different software applications; and operating knowledge of Internet for data gathering purposes. | Preferred |
| Advanced writing skills to independently write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical or narrative reports, correspondence, or proposals. | Preferred |
| Experience in coordinating and integrating fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement. Experience in development and/or alumni affairs and/or annual giving. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| This is a full time professional position that requires some regional travel as well as occasional weekend and evening hours. | Required |
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |