Associate Director Major Gifts - College of Engineering
Core
Frontline fundraising role representing the University to prospective major gift donors in a designated geographic region, focusing on the College of Engineering.
Role type
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Builds
University-wide support for individual colleges, multidisciplinary programs, and strategic initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Major gift solicitation and closing, donor relationship cultivation, prospect qualification, Salesforce data management, strategic partnership building, verbal communication, active listening, persuasive writing
Preferred skills
Engineering domain expertise, pipeline building, event engagement strategies
Technologies
Salesforce
Responsibilities
Build and manage a portfolio of ~125 leadership and major gift prospects; Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospects at $100K-$1M levels; Employ innovative engagement and solicitation strategies; Partner with College of Engineering leadership to identify fundraising opportunities; Collaborate with Advancement colleagues on donor engagement strategies; Log activity and maintain data integrity in Salesforce
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC