Development Associate

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Development Associate plays a vital role in advancing the University's philanthropic mission by providing administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Development team. This position contributes to donor engagement, stewardship, fundraising initiatives, and departmental operations while ensuring efficient coordination of activities and exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Vice President-Development Officers, Directors and Assistant Directors of Development
• Maintain calendars, compose and sign routine correspondence
• Assist with monitoring and tracking Educational and General (E&G) and Foundation budget expenditures
• Proofread and review documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established formatting standards
• Maintain and manage donor databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement donor engagement strategies
• Assist with drafting and tracking of Gift Agreements
• Support the planning and staffing of volunteer council meetings including preparation of agendas, meeting notices, RSVPs and meeting minutes
• Manage priorities including but not limited to scheduling meetings, reserving meeting spaces, coordinating conference calls and donor visits
• Assist with expense reports
• Keep minutes, memos, letters, reports and other documents for internal and external circulation
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
• Support special projects, events, and initiatives as assigned by the Development team