Assistant Director of Development

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Working Title Assistant Director of Development Department University Development Compensation Title Position Number 30023253 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm; Varies depending on need; Some travel, nights and weekends is required. Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
This position is responsible for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for donors at NKU . This position will manage the day to day fundraising for the priorities as determined by the VP of University Advancement. Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, executing and providing strategic direction to fulfill the priorities of the university. Activities will include conducting high-level cultivation events, strategic and operational planning for the fundraising program, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and corresponding meetings and communications.
• Identify, manage and personally solicit a portfolio of 75-100 donor prospects for gifts of $10k and above.
• Work closely with Deans, faculty, volunteers and other staff to prioritize needs, define case for support, and present fundraising priorities.
• Write and deliver compelling major gift proposals and analyze major gift program progress and performance.
• Advise the Deans on external and development activities and important events and programs to attend; be a highly informed advocate for the college inside and outside of campus. Assist and advise the Deans on personal cultivation and solicitation of donors.
• Develop an ongoing comprehensive strategy to raise $500,000 annually while adhering to agreed performance metrics.
• Document and maintain timely and quality records in the donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT ).
• Provides peer leadership, mentorship and coaching within the team. As needed, provides training to staff within or outside of immediate department or division in regard to function.
• Coordinate appointments and materials used by senior staff, faculty, board members, and volunteers for meetings, visits, events, or phone calls. Work with shared administrative staff to ensure effective daily operations.
• Some weekend/evening work required. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Sales, grant writing, and/or higher education experience a plus.
• Strong written communication skills to prepare and edit effective correspondence, proposals, and persuasive solicitation materials for individuals and groups.
• Organizational perspective, ability to work in a fast paced environment, comfortable with change and associated ambiguity are valued competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships to deliver measurable results.
• High attention to detail, experience managing multi-phase projects from inception to completion while building consensus.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications is required and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Ability to problem solve and generate creative solutions in order to maintain and strengthen high quality relationships with donors.
• Exceptional ethics and integrity, ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
• Must have passion for philanthropy, higher education, NKU, and the community that it serves.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 2 years Salary tbd Pay Grade S72
Requisition Number 2021S1416 Job Open Date 07/27/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10595 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • NKU Jobs Site
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Employee Referral
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
2. What is your highest level of education?
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References

Optional Documents