Associate Director of Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related professional experience required.
• Proven experience in successfully securing gifts of $5,000 or more from individual donors.
• Ability to travel 25-40% of the time, with occasional evenings and weekends required.
• An appreciation for higher education and interest in fundraising or relationship‑management.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A strong work ethic, commitment to high performance and teamwork, and a proven ability and desire to reach aggressive goals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors, volunteers, faculty, administrators, and senior leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound professional judgment.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Valid driver’s license is required.