Associate Director of Development - Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Development is a Leadership Annual Giving Officer (LAGO) that will facilitate engagement among donors, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students of Drexel University. The primary function of this position is to engage and build relationships with prospective donors to identify their area of interest, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support.

About the Role

• Coordinate with the Assistant Vice President of the Leadership Annual Giving team to create a monthly outreach plan that outlines fundraising goals and strategies designed to engage and solicit a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Maintain a schedule of 12 visits per month including face-to-face, virtual and phone, provided the visit is engaging, substantive, and moves the prospect/donor forward.
• Reward constituents to progress as donors by joining the Anthony J. Drexel Society through contributions of $2,500 or more annually.
• Work with the alumni engagement team to identify key volunteers and constituencies and promote alumni events that identify, cultivate and steward prospects.
• Serve as frontline staff to represent and promote Drexel University to constituents and the community.
• Maintain knowledge of university-wide institutional priorities and giving opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising units.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to performance goals and standards for development officers as specified by the Office of Institutional Advancement and Individual Giving leadership.
• Follows IA procedures regarding prospect management and documenting contacts.
• Travels regionally and nationally as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of higher education, healthcare, or non-profit experience, preferably with demonstrated success in annual giving fundraising.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically a few times a year.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive regionally extensively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with prospect management systems.
• Experience with database fundraising software, including CS Advance.
• Experience with face-to-face fundraising and/or outreach in a nonprofit/higher education fundraising program.
• Program and pipeline building experience.

Benefits

This position is classified as Exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $69,070 - $103,600 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.