Scheduled hours per week: 40
Scheduled months per year: 12
Remote work eligibility: Hybrid
Hiring range: $59,300 to $74,200
Position purpose
Provides strategic support to frontline Senior Vice President (SVP) of University Advancement in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects. Researches gift opportunities; prepares gift proposals and supplementary resources; drafts prospect briefings; proposes, implements, and supports communication and engagement strategies; and documents and stewards donor gifts. Complements the external, face-to-face donor responsibilities of fundraisers. Efforts are focused on individual prospects who are considered capable of making gifts of $5,000,000+ over five years.
Key accountabilities
Strategic Communications & Donor Engagement
- Drafts and refines high-level, personalized correspondence for the SVP, President, deans, faculty, and other key stakeholders to advance donor relationships.
- Writes and manages prospect outreach, including visit communications, solicitation materials, and stewardship packages.
- Develops tailored gift proposals and customized giving opportunities (unrestricted, restricted, and planned gifts) aligned with institutional priorities and donor interests.
- Plans and coordinates prospect visit itineraries, including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and related engagement activities.
Leadership Briefings & Stakeholder Preparation
- Drafts and manages the approval process for prospect and event briefings for senior leadership and key stakeholders (e.g., President, SVP, trustees, deans, faculty, and volunteers).
- Prepares remarks, bios, and supporting materials to ensure effective participation in donor meetings and events.
Fundraising Infrastructure & Resources
- Supports the SVP through cross-functional coordination that strengthens information flow and relationship development across Advancement and the institution.
- Develops and maintains templated proposals and donor-facing materials (print and digital) to support fundraising efforts.
- Conducts research and contributes to special projects, including complex inquiries that inform solicitation strategies and stewardship initiatives.
Gift Strategy, Documentation & Compliance
- Drafts and manages gift documentation through creation, review, and institutional approval processes to ensure accurate recording and closure of gifts.
Required qualifications: education and experience
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required qualifications: skills, knowledge and abilities
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-4 years’ experience in fundraising or a related field (e.g., marketing, communications, research)
- Demonstrated writing experience and excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- High tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities and demonstrated collaborative approach
- Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload and competing priorities. Experience in a complex organization desirable
- A creative and entrepreneurial spirit and strong negotiation skills
- Demonstrates an ability to work with and to gain the respect of College officers, Advancement colleagues, faculty, and high-level prospect donors
- Strong attention to detail and able to function independently with minimal oversight