Director, Development, Department of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations

Reports to: Executive Director, Development, Department of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations

Purpose: The Associate Director/ Director is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current and prospective donors in support of the University’s strategic and fundraising priorities. He/she will develop strategies and partner with diverse individuals, internally and externally, to meet these objectives. A member of a wider team of fundraising professionals, he/she will follow, implement and advance best practices in higher education fundraising.

Responsibilities:

• Pro-actively manage and advance a portfolio of 125-150 active donors and prospective donors to secure philanthropic gifts (6-8 figures) and other financial support for the University’s strategic and fundraising priorities
• Cultivate donors and prospective donors; developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, working closely with University leadership, faculty, administration, volunteers, and others as appropriate
• Meet ambitious targets including numbers of meetings, asks, and proposals submitted, and annual financial goals
• Actively participate in the identification and cultivation of new prospective donors
• Pro-actively undertake donor and prospective donor meetings and visits, and ensure they are followed-up with detailed and timely contact reports
• Partner with colleagues in institutional advancement and faculty to develop and draft proposals as necessary
• Implement and/or support high quality, consistent and sustainable donor communications and events to advance donor relationships, donor cultivation and stewardship
• Partner with colleagues in advancement services to develop and implement stewardship strategies
• Ensure that all University and office policies and procedures related to fundraising and advancement services, are observed and implemented, aspiring to best practice
• Collaborate with colleagues across institutional advancement on fundraising and related strategies, sharing best practices and advancing shared objectives
• Ensure highest level of professional standards related to ethical behavior, a positive attitude, sensitivity to others, and personal discretion
• Travel regularly to meet donors and, as necessary

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years’ professional experience in same field
• Previous experience in major gift fundraising at a university, a non-profit or an international organization is preferred
• Significant experience in relationship management with individuals of diverse backgrounds to achieve specific objectives
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting ambitious targets, and delivering work to tight deadlines
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills, including developing plans and timelines, setting and evaluating progress against goals, and meeting tight deadlines
• An engaging, collaborative and confident communication style, effective with both individuals and groups and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Self-motivated and the ability to work effectively both individually and in teams
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with a wide array of constituents

Skills:

• Creative and diplomatic skills, and an ability to understand and empathize with the perspective of diverse individuals
• Proven ability to develop and manage effective relationships across all levels and functional areas of an organization
• Ability to collaborate and influence at a high level
• Ability to respond quickly to changing needs and priorities
• Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer focus with an emphasis on being proactive and not reactive
• Strong ethical behavior, and an ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and salesforce database

This position is open until the 7th of February,2023

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”