Assistant Director of Development
9/2/2014 2:30:00 PM | Terrapin Athletics
Essential duties include but are not limited to: managing a portfolio of 200-250 Annual Fund Donors. The Assistant Director of Development must ensure that timely steps are taken toward the cultivation and solicitation of Annual Fund gifts from these prospects while engaging them in athletics as well as the university as a whole. He/she will develop and implement prospect-specific strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, steward and recognize Annual Fund prospects through personal visits, communication, event participation, and volunteer activities. He/she must conduct approximately 250 personal visits each year and must set proposal goals and dollar goals reflective of strategic activity and maturity of prospect pipeline. The Assistant Director of Development will also oversee elements of the Annual Giving program including the Volunteer fundraising program, special initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of successful professional development and/or fundraising related experience, preferably in higher education. Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Experience in: accomplishments and goal setting; athletic fundraising; working in an a collegiate athletic environment; NCAA rules and regulations.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number: 100133. For best consideration applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references.
For best consideration please apply by September 4, 2014.
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