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Associate Director of Development
Job Description
Associate Director of Development
Requisition Number
20122291
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12
Months Employed
June - May
Number of Hours per Day/Week
40
Daily Hours
8 am - 5 pm
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
The Associate Director of Development (ADoD) will report to the Director of Development and the Elon Society in University Advancement and will be responsible for maintaining personal contact with a portfolio of university constituents at the major gift level ($50,000 and higher). The ADoD’s portfolio will be comprised of Elon alumni, families, and friends, helping to increase engagement and philanthropy. They will work within the team of gift officers housed in University Advancement to focus on supporting the priorities of the Elon LEADs campaign, as well as the initiatives of the Boldly Elon strategic plan.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred
Degree/Major
Length of Experience
4 years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, or a comparable university or not-for-profit development function. Higher education advancement experience is preferred.
Supervisory Experience
No
Supervisory Experience Detail
Special Skills or Experience
Public speaking, networking, soliciting philanthropic gifts
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
06/24/2022
Closing Date
07/15/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Description
Position Description
This section is required and must be completed.
General Purpose of Position
The Associate Director of Development (ADoD) will report to the Director of Development and the Elon Society in University Advancement and will be responsible for maintaining personal contact with a portfolio of university constituents at the major gift level ($50,000 and higher). The ADoD’s portfolio will be comprised of Elon alumni, families, and friends, helping to increase engagement and philanthropy. They will work within the team of gift officers housed in University Advancement to focus on supporting the priorities of the Elon LEADs campaign, as well as the initiatives of the Boldly Elon strategic plan.
The ADoD will centralize their activity within their portfolio, helping to develop resources for Elon’s highest philanthropic priorities. They will engage members of the Elon community through all mediums. However, regular face to face visits will require frequent travel, as well as night and weekend work. This position will work across University Advancement and the university to build strong relationships internally, assisting as needed on university events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, establish, and maintain personal contact with current and prospective donors to Elon University, both locally in other specific geographic areas.
- Frequent travel and/or evening and weekend duties are required. The ADoD will be required to travel for in person prospect visits, as well as university events
- Advance relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to ensure fundraising goals of the university are met.
- Collaborate with appropriate staff within University Advancement and across the university.
- Use existing practices and metrics to track activity within their portfolio
- Utilize university databases, including The Raisers Edge NXT, to document all appropriate activity and track activity against metrics
- Assist with University Advancement events and activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred
4 years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, or a comparable university or not-for-profit development function. Higher education advancement experience preferred.
4 years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, or a comparable university or not-for-profit development function. Higher education advancement experience preferred.
Does this position require driving for the university?
Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe
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