George Fox University · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director of Development
Newberg, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$64K/yr - $91K/yr
2+ years expGeorge Fox University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to work with mid-level donors. The role involves qualifying and managing a portfolio of donors, developing engagement strategies, and collaborating with the Advancement Team to support the university's mission.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Qualification: Qualifying a caseload of 130 assigned households in the portfolio. (15%)
Strategy: Developing an increased engagement and investment strategy for 130 assigned donors in the portfolio. (20%)
Moves Management: Through outreach, engagement opportunities, and solicitation, completing a minimum of 120 meaningful conversations in person or remotely during the fiscal year that advance donors (by household) through the steps of your donor strategy. (45%)
Connection: Building connection throughout the University, understanding the needs of schools and programs. Collaborating and communicating with the Advancement Team regularly regarding school and program funding needs, exciting developments, and talking points with donors. (10%)
Growth: Seeking to understand more about best practices in your field and demonstrating growth in your expertise and capacity year over year. (5%)
Other duties as assigned: When there is occasion to serve or step in and time allows, demonstrating a collaborative and serving spirit among the Advancement Team and within the University community. (5%)
Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service
By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role
Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in frontline fundraising or sales
A winsome, adaptive personality with high emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and strategic thinking
Proven success in driving philanthropic or sales outcomes to completion
Strong organizational and time management skills
The ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contexts
Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply
A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity
A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith
Benefits
Free Fitness Center membership.
Free parking.
Rich employee benefit package for eligible positions.
Company
George Fox University
George Fox University is a school in Newberg.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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