Assistant Director of Development

POSITION CODE: 7296 DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Advancement APPOINTMENT: Administrative, Full-time, Twelve (12) months SALARY RANGE: $66,560 Annually, Pro-rated INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: One (1) Year BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE AVAILABLE: Immediately POSTING DATE: September 3, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately. To apply, please submit the following with your application: (1) Three (3) writing samples, (2) Cover Letter, and (3) Resume. The successful candidate will be an energetic communicator, great listener, relationship builder, strong writer, and well-organized team player dedicated to our fundraising goals to support the University of Redlands. The candidate will have the ability to interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, alumni, faculty, and staff; has a sharp attention to detail and sound independent judgment; the ability to take direction while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. They must possess the ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines. Direct experience in soliciting, negotiating, and closing leadership gifts, campaign experience, and an understanding of fundraising ethics and best practices is preferred. Must have the ability to initiate and maintain strong working relationships with both professional and volunteer leadership of the University Definition of Classification: The Assistant Director of Development, Redlands will cultivate and solicit philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends of the University. The incumbent will conduct frequent qualification visits and work closely with Prospect Research to discover and identify new prospective donors with a focus on securing gifts and commitments of $25,000 and higher ($5,000 or more annually). Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, this position will design and execute strategies to move assigned prospective donors through the gift cycle by getting to know them, listening to their interests and concerns, connecting them with the institution in intentional and thoughtful ways, and inspiring them to make gifts that align with the University's strategic priorities. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and manages a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects: actively soliciting gifts from alumni, parents, and friends nationally. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards high-end annual fund and leadership gifts as well as planned gifts including testamentary bequests. Works with the Prospect Research & Management team to identify and prioritize prospective donors for cultivation and solicitation, tracking their progress through the fundraising cycle. Creates and implements strategies to engage donors who represent a variety of constituent groups including alumni, parents, current and former faculty and staff, and friends of the University. Collaborates with the Advancement team as well as colleagues and leadership across campus. Grows the donor pipeline by regularly reaching out to new potential prospects to discern their interest in the University and qualify their capacity and inclination to make leadership and planned gifts. Collaborates with Donor Relations colleagues and appropriate faculty and administrators to create and implement personalized donor recognition and stewardship plans. Collaborates with Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to solicit major gifts as part of class and affinity reunions. Documents donor contacts and activities in an accurate and timely manner in the database. Supervise, plan, direct, and assign work of assigned staff; make hiring and disciplinary decisions; provide feedback on performance and approve timesheets. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Qualification Guidelines Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following: Experience/Training/Education: Required Bachelor's degree in a related field. One (1) year of fundraising experience, and/or related experience in communications, marketing and sales. A valid California Class C CA drivers' license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class "C" driver's license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c). Knowledge and Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse campus community. A team-oriented professional with an understanding of, and commitment to, the role and mission of a highly regarded liberal arts college. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines and take responsibility for completing projects efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to connect and partner with a range of people including University colleagues, sophisticated donors, and volunteers. Understanding of confidentiality and fundraising ethics. Basic understanding of higher education advancement and development, annual giving, and alumni relations. Self-motivated with the ability to work under limited supervision and create new strategies to achieve fundraising goals. Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Working Conditions: Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Availability to work evening and weekend hours, and travel, as needed. Physical Demands: Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; peak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. TO APPLY: Three (3) writing samples, a resume and cover letter are required. . In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) . If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range . Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications. BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position. DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record. PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-05