Staff: Advancement - Assistant Director of Development

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

The Assistant Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director of Development to develop and implement strategies for individual and group donor relationship management through the development of philanthropic partnerships. This is a full-time (2080 annual hours) exempt position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Relationship Management (90%)

Portfolio Management and Solicitation

Manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of approximately 70-80 donor prospects who have demonstrated capacity to make gifts of $2,000 or more annually. Responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding each relationship according to established performance metrics, which includes total number of contacts, visits and funds raised in a fiscal year.

Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:

Assist in the identification of gift prospects

Qualify gift prospects through personal contacts and visits

Draw prospects into a strong relationship with Cedarville University by connecting their philanthropic interests

Brainstorm and create short-term, intermediate, and long-term solicitation plans for donor assignments

Maintain stewardship practices to enhance giving satisfaction

Represent the University at donor, community, and alumni events.

MONITORING AND REPORTING (10%)

Document activity according to department standards and policies

Attend regularly scheduled Advancement and Development Team meetings

Participate and prepare for three dynamic portfolio reviews annually

Maintain consistent office presence between travel for the purpose of building community and facilitating effective communication

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards

A commitment to traveling to meet with and build relationships with donors.

2+ years of relevant work experience in fundraising and relationship building.

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Ability to think strategically.

Commitment to the mission and values of Cedarville University and to the cultural aspirations of the Advancement Division.

Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Teresa Day, Director of Staffing Services.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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