Marquette University · 4 hours ago
Associate Director of Development, College of Business Administration
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expMarquette University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for the College of Business Administration. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, creating fundraising plans, and securing commitments for the College's strategic initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Actively manage a portfolio of prospects for the purpose of 'moving' constituents through the major-gift pipeline. This includes travel for face-to-face visits as well as effective digital engagement
Create and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects ($125,000+) for the strategic initiatives of the College
Secure outright and deferred gift commitments in fulfillment of individual and team goals
Sustain and strengthen relationships with targeted alumni, parents, and friends, of the college. Collaborate with other colleagues, faculty and staff as appropriate to develop an integrated approach for cultivating prospect interest and working toward gift solicitations
Attend relevant College and university events and meetings, some during the evenings and weekends; representing the university to external constituents
Participate in all UA, College Advancement, or other required team or staff meetings
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree
At least three years of fundraising experience in higher education
A successful track record of personal portfolio management
Experience securing gifts at the $125,000 or above level
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds
Ability to persuade constituents to take action and participate in the life of the organization
Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Preferred
Relevant sales experience may also be considered
Company
Marquette University
Marquette is a Catholic and Jesuit university in Milwaukee dedicated to serving God.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darren Wheelock
Co-Founder and Faculty Liaison for the Educational Prepared Program
Heather Hlavka (she/her)
Co-Founder & Director: Marquette Legal Education and Research Network (MLEARN)
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