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Stony Brook University · 5 hours ago

Assistant Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences

Stony Brook, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Stony Brook University is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. This role involves building and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivating relationships with alumni and friends to support the college's fundraising efforts.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program in collaboration with Advancement leadership

Achieve specific goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals, and funds raised

Coordinate efforts with the University Advancement team, participate in various tasks and functions, and communicate progress effectively

Manage a core group of annual funds and major gift prospects, from identification to solicitation, while stewarding existing donors

Engage faculty and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities, and attend relevant events to advance donor relationships

Assist in coordinating cultivation activities, donor recognition, and stewardship events to support fundraising goals

Utilize and maintain prospect tracking and contact reporting through Raiser's Edge

Prepare written proposals and support documentation for gift acceptance in compliance with SBU Foundation accounting procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceRelationship cultivationContact management softwareFundraising campaignsMajor gift solicitation

Required

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher)

Three (3) years of full-time fundraising, sales, or related experience

Experience working in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or a complex healthcare system

Proven record of success in cultivating relationships and securing support from individual donors, institutions, and/or clients through fundraising or sales