Development Associate
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Matched to BLS occupational data · New Hampshire
Job Description
Summary Of Position
The Development Associate (DA) reports to the Managing Director of Development and helps augment and strengthen fundraising efforts focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding constituents (alumni, parents/families, students, faculty, staff, and friends) capable of financially supporting the university’s mission and strategic plans. The DA partners with their assigned team to grow the university’s base of support and increase philanthropic revenue. In addition to managing their own prospective donor portfolio, the DA supports each assigned team member through the moves management cycle to effectively manage their portfolios and maximize outcomes.
Other Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree and three years of related experience or high school graduation and five years of experience or equivalent combination of higher education and experience totaling five years 1-3 years of professional experience in a Development/fundraising office Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers, management, and leadership to move projects forward A metrics-driven, entrepreneurial mindset that informs strategy and work Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, and project management skills Experience with volunteer management and the ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; comfortable with managing up and across Ability to work evenings, weekends and at events as needed such as reunion, commencement, graduation, awards ceremonies, etc Proficiency in fundraising technology platforms such as Blackbaud, EverTrue, GiveCampus, Salesforce, etc and Microsoft Office
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education environment Familiarity with higher ed fundraising campaigns Portfolio management High level of data literacy and comfortability with technology
The Development Associate (DA) reports to the Managing Director of Development and helps augment and strengthen fundraising efforts focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding constituents (alumni, parents/families, students, faculty, staff, and friends) capable of financially supporting the university’s mission and strategic plans. The DA partners with their assigned team to grow the university’s base of support and increase philanthropic revenue. In addition to managing their own prospective donor portfolio, the DA supports each assigned team member through the moves management cycle to effectively manage their portfolios and maximize outcomes.
Other Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree and three years of related experience or high school graduation and five years of experience or equivalent combination of higher education and experience totaling five years 1-3 years of professional experience in a Development/fundraising office Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers, management, and leadership to move projects forward A metrics-driven, entrepreneurial mindset that informs strategy and work Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, and project management skills Experience with volunteer management and the ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; comfortable with managing up and across Ability to work evenings, weekends and at events as needed such as reunion, commencement, graduation, awards ceremonies, etc Proficiency in fundraising technology platforms such as Blackbaud, EverTrue, GiveCampus, Salesforce, etc and Microsoft Office
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education environment Familiarity with higher ed fundraising campaigns Portfolio management High level of data literacy and comfortability with technology
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