Development Associate, Academic Initiatives

About the role

The Development Associate provides comprehensive fundraising and high-level administrative support for development efforts, including those administered on behalf of 2+ academic initiatives managed by two Academic Initiatives Directors of Development (for a total of 4+ initiatives in the Associate’s portfolio).

Responsibilities

• Manage major gifts pipelines.
• Provide updated information about programs and funding opportunities to fundraisers for cultivation and proposal development.
• Support annual fund activities.
• Track and report on prospect-related interactions and events involving relevant program directors.
• Facilitate regular gift reports and analyses pertaining to fundraising.
• Maintain a repository of proposals to advance Campaign fundraising priorities.
• Help ensure appropriate stewardship activities on behalf of the program directors.
• Collaborate with donor stewardship and prospect managers to help manage volunteer committees, particularly the President’s Advisory Councils.
• Handle meeting/travel arrangements, proposal pipeline maintenance, event support, and technical and logistical support to two Directors of Development.
• Manage information technology tasks and functions in support of the two Directors of Development.
• Develop and draft plans, briefings, and high-level correspondence, and track stewardship.
• Support strategy development and donor engagement in coordination with the Directors of Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, administrative support, nonprofits, sales, customer service, volunteer management, and/or marketing.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft and Google platforms, especially Google Calendar and email, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with audio/visual and presentation platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proven ability to analyze data, research information, problem-solve, and coordinate projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment with emphasis on accuracy and deadline adherence.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Highly motivated, proactive individual who can think independently and analytically and may seek to build a career in Advancement.
• Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality.
• Customer-focused, customer service orientation.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Computer proficiency and Information Management Skills.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Skills

• Knowledge of BSR Advance, or a similar CRM.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to support proposal writing, build presentations, and administrative workflows.
• Some exposure to data analytics and reporting tools to help interpret trends, track engagement, and support strategic decision-making.
• Some experience in synthesizing and presenting data clearly through reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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