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Marquette University · 3 months ago

Assistant Director of Development, College of Business Administration

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Marquette University is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the College of Business Administration. This role focuses on enhancing fundraising success through individual and corporate philanthropy, developing relationships with donors, and collaborating with faculty and staff for sponsorship acquisition.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 College of Business prospects, renewing 70-80% of the portfolio on an annual basis

Complete 15-20 personal visits monthly, utilizing best practices in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to move prospects along donor continuum

Maintain appropriate contact with prospects and record substantive information in UA database

Submit appropriate travel expense receipts per P-card policies

Collaborate with faculty and staff to support acquisition and processing of philanthropic gifts and/or sponsorships for Business school corporate, networking, or panel events

Partner with College of Business faculty and staff, as well as with UA colleagues, to ensure annual, major, or planned gift solicitations are advanced to all members of a College Advisory Board

Support continued recruitment and engagement of Advisory Board members

Attend relevant College of Business and university events and meetings, some during the evenings and weekends; represent the university to external constituents

Participate in all UA, College Advancement, or other required team or staff meetings

Qualification

Fundraising experiencePortfolio managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field required

At least 2 years of development-related experience in non-profit or an outside sales environment, specifically working with engaged volunteers and/or directly involved with annual fundraising efforts and personal solicitation is required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with colleagues in a team environment