Assistant Director of Development-University Libraries and Arts & Sciences
University of Louisville

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years experience in fundraising or a related field. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. The university offers market competitive salary and benefits. Grade EG. Salary commensurate with experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education. Experience in sales, cold calling, etc. is preferred.

Position Description

The Assistant Director of Development will assist in the planning and execution of a comprehensive philanthropic program for the University's Libraries in coordination with the Sr. Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and Libraries as well as the Dean of the Libraries. Additionally, this position will assist in the fundraising efforts of A&S in coordination and under direction of the Sr. Director of Development for A&S and Libraries and the Dean of Arts & Sciences. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with colleagues across University Advancement to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for both the Libraries and A&S. All job functions must be performed with a high degree of professionalism, including responsibility, initiative, creativity, dependability, human relations, cooperation, courtesy, and in compliance with Affirmative Action. A high level of personal and professional integrity is a must, along with the ability to communicate effectively and frequently with colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed annual goals as defined each year in a personal assessment scorecard.
• Build and manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 major gift donors.
• Solicit and secure gifts with a minimum annual goal of $350,000 or more determined by your supervisor.
• Execute solicitations at a minimum of $10,000.
• Complete a minimum of 160 (as determined by supervisor) face-to-face meetings annually with donors and prospective donors.
• Record moves management activity within the Advancement database platform.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues through donor identification and donor referral.

Some evening and weekend work required. Please include a cover letter along with your resume in one attachment.

University Advancement encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

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