Assistant Director of Development

Fayetteville State University, United States

Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA
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Position Information
Position Information


Position Title: Assistant Director of Development
Working Title: Assistant Director of the Annual Fund
Position Number: 008067
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: University Advancement
Posting Number: 0401663
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Non-Faculty)
Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Division of Institutional Advancement serves to connect external parties with opportunities to partner, support and participate with Fayetteville State University and its programming. The division is responsible for all development and fundraising-related activities and the planning and organization of university relations and public affairs programs.
The division is organized to conduct the major following functions: Major gifts solicitations, Annual giving and relationship management, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, alumni relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgement, prospect research, Integrated branding and marketing, public relations, special Events, crisis communications, publications.
Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position involves cultivation and solicitation of donors; active, ongoing personal stewardship of supporters; activities that build and enhance relationships between the University and external constituencies; and the development and dissemination of relevant information about the University. This professional will be responsible for soliciting annual fund level gifts, from all donor types. This position will focus on lead annual gifts and the discovery of major gifts.
Description of Work Continued:
55% -Develop a comprehensive annual giving plan
Executing Fall and Spring appeals to the full donor database.
Managing Giving Days.
Managing Student Calling/ Phone-A-Thons.
Developing segmented messages for various constituency groups.
Overseeing Peer-to-Peer Campaigns.
Oversees Bronco Callers.
25%- Work closely with University Advancement components, including Development, Advancement Services, Prospect Research, Donor Relations, and Alumni Affairs to:
Identify and upgrade prospects.
Ensure that donors are identified, upgraded, and assigned.
Support Events, including reunions, homecoming, and galas.
Collect and share data to inform key performance indicators.
20%-Serve as principal discovery officer and go on initial visits to qualify individuals as potential annual gift donors to Fayetteville State University.
Manage a portfolio of 60 prospective annual gift donors to Fayetteville State University.
Make approximately 5 visits a month to prospective donors.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
A master’s or a bachelor’s degree in any field with one or two years of experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit fundraising, sales, marketing, or other related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/25367

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