Oregon State University Foundation · 1 week ago
Assistant Director of Development, Division of Earth System Sciences
Corvallis, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expOregon State University Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the Division of Earth System Sciences. This role involves managing donor relationships, conducting fundraising activities, and collaborating with various colleges to enhance engagement and support for the university.
Fundraising
Hiring Manager
Jason Thomas
Responsibilities
Raise $250,000 - $500,000 per year, including 15-30 gifts between $1,000 to $49,999 (Annual gifts $1,000 - $2,499 and mid-level annual gifts $2,500 - $49,999)
Open 20-50 proposals annually of $1,000 to $49,999
Qualify 30-40 potential donors each fiscal year
Conduct 120-160 visits per fiscal year
Manage a comprehensive portfolio of 50 to 100 relationships
Work with the Colleges as assigned by the Senior Director to develop compelling gift opportunities/materials, such as giving circles, advisory groups, giving day, corporate sponsorships, and other product-related giving opportunities to facilitate fundraising conversations with alumni and donors on behalf of the Colleges
Collaborate with college/university external relations colleagues to broaden and deepen the engagement of alumni, parents and friends
Employing sales enablement technology, conduct electronic outreach (I.e. email, video, texting) to garner both video conference and in person visits to build a managed portfolio of donors and pipeline of potential donors
Perform related administrative duties, including recording outreach and contact reports in the appropriate systems, setting up donor visits, and managing a travel budget
Perform other duties as assigned
Raise $250,000 - $500,000 per year, including 15-30 gifts between $1,000 to $49,999 (Annual gifts $1,000 - $2,499 and mid-level annual gifts $2,500 - $49,999)
Open 20-50 proposals annually of $1,000 to $49,999
Qualify 30-40 potential donors each fiscal year
Travel five to seven days per month making three to five visits per travel day
In addition to electronic outreach, when traveling, conduct 3-5 visits per scheduled travel day
Perform related administrative duties for the assigned areas including writing contact reports, budget management, case statement development, and events development
Assist in increasing the overall productivity and efficiency of the division’s development staff in terms of numbers of potential donor visited, proposals opened, and major gifts closed
Develop and support clearly-defined and strategic fundraising priorities and articulate compelling cases for support going forward to advance them
Bring the foundation’s organizational values to life by modeling them at all times
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Two or more years of development work experience, ideally in higher education
Proven track record of success to mid-level to major gift cultivation and solicitation
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate a strong and compelling case for support
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create strong professional relationships with colleagues at the Foundation and university
Ability to listen to donor and determine what best engagement plan
Strategic, hardworking, and able to work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
Ability to apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity
Valid driver's license
Prepared to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends to support foundation events and donor-related activities
Adherence to a professional code of conduct is essential at all times, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, respect, and ethical behavior in all interactions and responsibilities
Preferred
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate successful middle-to-major gift fundraising experience
Benefits
A monthly employer contribution towards benefits
A monthly employer match for a health savings account
An impressive 17% employer contribution to retirement plan (based on qualified earnings)
A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Two exceptional employee discount programs
Ongoing training and opportunities for advancement
Company
Oregon State University Foundation
The OSU Foundation, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, is a nonprofit organization, separate from the university, and governed by a Board of Trustees.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Goodwin
President & CEO
Shawn L. Scoville
President & CEO
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